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The John Roan School
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.4 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,156
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.9%
Black African17.6%
White Other17.3%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Mixed Other5.2%
Other3.9%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.47869, 0.00929 · SE3 7QR
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN147439
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thejohnroanschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The John Roan School rated by Ofsted?
The John Roan School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is The John Roan School a good school?
The John Roan School scores 38.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The John Roan School in GCSEs?
The John Roan School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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