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The John Roan School

Westcombe Park Road, London, SE3 7QR
Part of: UNITED LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The John Roan School
London, SE3 7QR
1,156 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
40.40% FSM %
664 Boys
492 Girls
About The John Roan School

The John Roan School is a Secondary Academies serving London and the surrounding area in Greenwich. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,156 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Jennie Sanderson.

Information on The John Roan School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Greenwich
Region London
Administrative District Greenwich
Parliamentary Constituency Greenwich and Woolwich
Ward Blackheath Westcombe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084227
URN 147439
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Alex Lee Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Barker Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Eagle Local Governor 03/07/2024 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leceia Gordon-Mackenzie Local Governor 03/07/2024 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Harris Local Governor 01/01/2023 29/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rukayat Kareem Local Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bella Landen Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nichola McShane Local Governor 26/01/2023 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Conor Sharkey Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Skinner Local Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheila Winstanley Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The John Roan School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Greenwich.
The John Roan School has 1,156 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
The John Roan School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The John Roan School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The John Roan School is Dr Jennie Sanderson.
The John Roan School is at Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR, in the Greenwich local authority, London.
Sixth form at The John Roan School: Has a sixth form.
The John Roan School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Jennie Sanderson
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR
02085167555
www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk
Location
SE3 7QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147439
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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