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The John Roan School

State school · London, SE3 7QR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,142 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,142 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

Headteacher

Head

Dr Jennie Sanderson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 36 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 19 %
Unknown 8 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Meridian Primary School 6 %
Halstow Primary School 5 %
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School 4 %
Millennium Primary School 4 %
Fossdene Primary School 4 %
Invicta Primary School 3 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Morden Mount Primary School 3 %
Woodhill Primary School 3 %
Tidemill Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
75%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.58
LA avg.
32.53
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,142
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Westcombe Park Road
Blackheath
London
SE3 7QR
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Telephone: 020 8516 7555

Email:

Website: http://www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk

Local authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

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School data & information The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR
1,142 Pupil numbers
35 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
34 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
46.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.58
LA avg.
32.53
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 24 B
Psychology GCE A level 21 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 23 B
Geography GCE A level 19 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
Chemistry GCE A level 12 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 C
Biology GCE A level 11 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The John Roan School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 16 and has 16 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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