The John Roan School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QROpen in maps

The John Roan School is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 12th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 20 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

177 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.3

44.3, 1.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.4%

38.4%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths58.2%

58.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc54.2%

54.2%, 13.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.13

4.13, 0.04 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

93 students

Average point score per A level entry34.20

34.20, 0.8 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,112 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals39.5%

39.5%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.1%

31.1%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.2%

19.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The John Roan School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Blackheath High School GDST0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 40.8
Greenwich Waldorf School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 12.3
St Ursula's Convent School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 55.1
Leigh Academy Blackheath0.8 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.0
George Green's School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.0

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Dr Jennie Sanderson
Phone
02085167555
Website
thejohnroanschool.org.uk
Address
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR
Local authority
Greenwich
URN
147439

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.