The John Roan School

URN: 147439 • London SE3 7QR

Overview

Name
The John Roan School
URN
147439
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennie Sanderson (since 2025)
Telephone
02085167555
Website
Visit
Address
Westcombe Park Road, London SE3 7QR

Summary

The John Roan School is a mixed secondary academy located in Greenwich, London, with a current enrolment of 1,156 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school is part of the United Learning group and is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With a significant percentage of students (40.40%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community.

The school’s ethos is centred around fostering excellence and personal growth, encouraging students to achieve their full potential academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The John Roan School also prioritises support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), offering tailored provisions, including a designated special provision for students with autism.

In addition to academic success, the school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and eSafety, ensuring a secure environment for all students. The John Roan School has a rich history and is actively engaged with its community, aiming to prepare students not just for exams, but for life beyond school. For more information, visit their website at http://www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Greenwich
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1156
Boys
664
Girls
492
FSM %
40.40
Open date
2019-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1156 664 492 1400 40.40
2024-09-11 1142 660 482 1400 38.40
2023-09-11 1072 606 466 1400 31.40
2022-09-11 1072 606 466 1400 31.40
2021-09-11 1058 590 468 1400 29.10
2020-09-11 1115 611 504 1400 26.40

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