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The John Roan School
Goodgraded 10/10/2023Ages 11–181,156 pupilsFaithNone
The John Roan School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Greenwich local authority. The school has around 1,156 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/10/2023, The John Roan School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view The John Roan School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.3
England avg 45.1 · was 41.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry54%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.13
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 35.0
AAB or better14%
Retention91%
Value added+0.13
Average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake39.5%
Free school meals39.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language31.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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