The John Roan School

A good academy sponsor led school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The John Roan School.

London, SE37QR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.2%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westcombe Park Road
Blackheath
London, SE37QR
Phone
2085167555
Website
thejohnroanschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147439
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR
Website
http://www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,142
Free School Meals
40.4% (461 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
Ebacc English:
95.5%
Ebacc Entry:
24.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.6%
Ebacc Languages:
61.6%
Ebacc Maths:
96.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.29
Progress 8 Range:
-0.53 to -0.06
University Progression:
51.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
45 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,142 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With honour and hard work"

Pride Respect Determination Excellence

The John Roan School is part of United Learning which describes its Christian roots and inclusive approach; United Learning emphasises that the Christian roots exist in a context that welcomes and respects students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

At The John Roan School we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, aiming to ignite ambition through teaching that empowers and inspires; we provide a calm, disruption-free learning environment and a strong character education programme. We are ambitious as well as inclusive, welcoming students from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities, and we aim for every learner to achieve their best in an environment that stretches and challenges them. Literacy and mastery of language are at the heart of our approach; we use technologies such as Chromebooks to support learning, and provide opportunities to lead and to serve the local community. The John Roan Foundation offers extensive facilities, a Scholarship Programme, free music lessons and more, and we enjoy close community links through the JRSA.

Facilities

Large classroom 2 small classrooms Therapy room Sensory room Annexe at Maze Hill site Libraries Canteens Playgrounds Extensive playing fields Outdoor education centre Free music lessons Sixth Form facilities at Maze Hill site

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Business Computer Science Drama Economics English Food & Nutrition Geography Health & Social Care History Maths Modern Foreign Language Music Photography Physical Education Politics Religious Studies Science Social Sciences Textiles Education with Character Duke of Edinburgh's Award Whole School Reading Programme

SEND Provision

Centre for Autism (CFA) is a designated specialist provision within The John Roan School. It has a total of 16 places for students with autism across Years 7-11. The CFA is based at the Westcombe Park site and includes an Autism-friendly classroom and sensory space, with an annexe at the Maze Hill site. The provision uses the mainstream timetable and works with the Inclusion Team; families should contact the SENCO for enquiries. CFA staff deliver the mainstream curriculum with some lessons taught by subject specialists and the CFA team; students have access to social opportunities and regular involvement in school activities.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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