The John Roan School

What The John Roan School does

The John Roan School is a state-funded secondary school and academy in Greenwich, London, serving students aged 11-18. Established in 1677 by John Roan, a member of Charles I's royal household, the school operates two sites: Westcombe Park Road for Years 7-11 and the Grade 2 listed 1920s Maze Hill site for the Sixth Form. It operates as an academy within United Learning Trust (ULT), a multi-academy trust comprising over 100 schools across England, with Ofsted 'Good' status and the School of Character Kitemark Award (2021). Sixth Form enrolment exceeds 200 students, and around 75% of Year 11 pupils continue internally. The school delivers GCSEs, A-Levels and Level 3 BTECs across 22+ subject areas and reports 100% A-Level pass rate, 50% of entries at A*-B, and 40% of leavers progressing to Russell Group universities.

The school's educational delivery rests on a third-party digital platform stack: Microsoft Teams for remote learning, Bedrock Learning for whole-school literacy, Unifrog for careers and UCAS support, Show My Homework as a fallback, Renaissance NGRT for reading assessment, and OverDrive/myON for digital library access. Differentiated programmes include the Greenwich Titans Basketball Academy (founded 2016), the Excellence Programme for Oxbridge/competitive admissions run by a dedicated Oxbridge Tutor, the Aspire Super Curricular Programme, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze £65, Silver £85, Gold £105), the Oracy Programme, and outdoor education at the Hope Memorial Trust Braithwaite Centre, a 40-acre Lake District facility. Other partnerships (University of Greenwich, Prospects, Barclays Life Skills, Brilliant Club, Debate Mate, Amazing Apprenticeships, TALK Money UK, Bright Futures, The Careers and Enterprise Company) extend the careers and enrichment ecosystem.

The school is state-funded: core education is free at the point of use, and revenue mechanics are dominated by UK government per-pupil grants routed through United Learning Trust. Ancillary income streams are limited to DofE participation fees, Basketball Academy contributions, and venue hire/lettings of the Maze Hill main hall (capacity 240). Distribution runs through the standard UK secondary admissions process, Open Events, the school's website, Instagram, YouTube, and newsletters, with governance, compliance (ICO registration Z7415170), and inspections handled at the ULT level.

Name

The John Roan School

Legal name

The John Roan School

Website

https://thejohnroanschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The John Roan School is a state-funded secondary academy in Greenwich, London, founded 1677 and operated by United Learning Trust, serving students aged 11-18 across two sites with GCSE, A-Level and BTEC programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• A-Level programmes
• Basketball academy
• Character education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The John Roan School provides state-funded secondary education (Years 7-11) and a sixth form (Years 12-13) offering A-Level and BTEC qualifications, with a curriculum of 20+ subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, creative arts, and vocational pathways. The school supplements academic learning with an 'Education with Character' enrichment programme including the Basketball Academy (with Greenwich Titans), Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Aspire Super Curricular Programme, the Excellence Programme for Oxbridge applicants, and outdoor education at the Braithwaite Centre in the Lake District.

Product overview

The John Roan School is a secondary school in Greenwich, London founded in 1677, offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7 through Sixth Form. The school provides a broad curriculum across 22 subject areas including Computer Science, Sciences, Humanities, Creative Arts, Languages, and Vocational subjects. Its core educational offerings include the Sixth Form with A Level and BTEC courses, specialized sports academies (Basketball Academy in partnership with Greenwich Titans), enrichment programmes (Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Aspire Super Curricular Programme), outdoor education at the Braithwaite Centre in the Lake District, literacy programmes, and competitive admissions support through the Excellence Programme for Oxbridge candidates. The school uses digital platforms including Bedrock Learning, Unifrog, Microsoft Teams, and OverDrive for educational delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenwich Academy Basketball: Basketball academy operated in partnership with Greenwich Titans offering elite coaching to sixth-form students.
• Hope Memorial Trust Braithwaite Centre
• The John Roan Centre for Autism

Products and services

• Sixth Form Courses (A-Level and BTEC) A comprehensive sixth form programme offering A Level and BTEC qualifications at the Maze Hill site, with over 200 students enrolled. Courses include Applied Science, Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Literature, EPQ, Geography, Graphic Communication, Health & Social Care, History, Mathematics, Further Maths, Music, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religion Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology, Spanish, and Sport qualifications. Targeted at students aged 16-18 progressing from Year 11.
• Greenwich Academy Basketball (Basketball Academy) Basketball academy in partnership with Greenwich Titans offering elite-level coaching, professional mentoring, and access to local and national leagues. Founded in 2016, provides 27 on-court practice hours weekly, free gym access, specialist basketball mentoring, and pathways to US university scholarships including AAU competitions and Greenwich University Scholarship Programme. Targets sixth-form students with basketball ambitions.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme Enrichment award programme offering Bronze (£65), Silver (£85), and Gold (£105) levels. Students develop self-belief, initiative, responsibility, planning skills, leadership, and teamworking through volunteering, physical, and skills sections. Costs include participation fee, Welcome Pack and DofE card, with additional costs for volunteering, physical and skills sections. Available to students across year groups.
• Braithwaite Centre Outdoor Education Hope Memorial Trust outdoor education centre in the Lake District spanning 40 acres near Braithwaite, Keswick. Provides access to activities including rock climbing, hill walking, orienteering, canoeing, swimming, and ghyll scrambling. Available to students as part of the school's outdoor education programme.
• Aspire Super Curricular Programme Super curricular programme for high-attaining students including Mathematics Excellence (MEF), Law/Debate/Critical Thinking with Mock Trials and Debate Mate, Philosophy Club, Arabic Club, Brilliant Club university lectures, Extended Project Qualification, and careers workshops. Targeted at academically ambitious students.
• Excellence Programme (Oxbridge Preparation) Competitive admissions programme supporting top-performing students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, and other competitive universities. Includes visits to Oxford and Cambridge, talks with current students, after-school discussion workshops for interview preparation, and mock interviews. Run by dedicated Oxbridge Tutor Mr Sawdy.
• John Roan Centre for Autism Specialized autism centre providing personalised learning, training and support. Part of the school's SEND provision with a highly skilled inclusion team under the Director of Inclusion. Targeted at autistic students requiring specialist support.
• Venue Hire and Lettings Facility hire service offering the school's historic main hall at the Maze Hill site (up to 240 seated guests), drama space, canteen, and first-floor mezzanine in a Grade 2 listed 1920s building overlooking Greenwich Park. Available for film hires, private parties, conferences, and meetings. Bookings via [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% A*-B grades at A Level (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenwich Titans Basketball ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with Greenwich Titans to run the John Roan Basketball Academy for Sixth Form students. Provides elite-level coaching, professional mentoring, access to local and national leagues, and Greenwich University Scholarship Programme. Founded in 2016, the academy has grown to include both male and female teams.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationHolistic careers service platform used by all students from Years 7-13. Provides over 50,000 careers profiles, university course exploration, apprenticeship tracker, and UCAS personal statement support.
• University of GreenwichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration with University of Greenwich to provide students with university experience. Part of careers provision programme.
• ProspectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded programme providing all Year 11 students with a 1-2-1 careers interview with a careers professional. Individual and group interviews also available for Year 13 students.
• The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational body for careers education in England. Supports schools to deliver modern careers education, shares good practice with local education facilities, and provides access to careers opportunities.
• Bright FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomisable programme to prepare students for the world of work, adaptable for Key Stage 3 or 4 students. Also provides entrepreneurial skills development.
• TALK Money UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial literacy programme partner for careers workshops helping students with money management education.
• Barclays Life SkillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer preparation support programme providing CV Builder, practice online assessments, and job preparation resources for students.
• Jack Petchey FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchievement Award Scheme recognising outstanding young people aged 11-25 across London and Essex. Awards for personal triumph, pushing outside comfort zone, or outstanding team player efforts.
• Don McMath FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organisation providing free education to disadvantaged children in The Gambia. School community raises money annually through PRIDE character education programme.
• Hope Memorial TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable trust established by Arthur Hope, former Headteacher from the 1920s, owns the Braithwaite Centre in Lake District (40 acres). Provides outdoor education opportunities for students to experience the countryside. Trust run by connected people including teachers, parents, ex-pupils.
• The Stephen Lawrence FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity supported by House Lawrence. Named after Stephen Lawrence, the foundation works towards equality and social justice.
• Brilliant ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuper curricular programme where students attend university-style lectures and complete a 5000-word project. This year focused on 'Formation of Memories'.
• Debate MateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDebating and public speaking opportunities including competitions and showcases for students in Aspire programme.
• Amazing ApprenticeshipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resource packs and webinars for teachers, parents and students about apprenticeships. Monthly parent and carers information pack.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Harris Academy Greenwich: State secondary school in Greenwich borough, part of the Harris Federation multi-academy trust. Comparable on age range, state-funded model, and local catchment, providing direct competitive pressure for Year 7 and Sixth Form applicants.
• Blackheath High School: Independent girls' school in Blackheath, Greenwich. Comparable geographically (same SE3/SE London catchment) and offers an alternative Sixth Form pathway for local families, particularly for high-attaining students.
• Thomas Tallis School: State-funded secondary school in Kidbrooke/Greenwich, London, serving a similar 11-18 age range within the same borough. Comparable in scale, curriculum breadth, and community orientation, making it the closest direct local competitor.
• Colfe's School: Independent (private) school in Lee, Greenwich. While fee-paying, it competes for high-attaining families in the same Greenwich catchment as John Roan, particularly for Sixth Form, making it a relevant peer for family-choice dynamics.
• Woolwich Polytechnic School: State secondary school in Greenwich borough. Comparable as a neighbouring state secondary competing for the same cohort of families, particularly in lower-attaining and working-class catchment segments.

Direct peers

• Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College: State secondary school in New Cross/Hatcham, southeast London. Comparable on age range, location in southeast London, comprehensive curriculum including sixth form, and similar scale — a closely matched London state secondary peer.
• Brampton Manor Academy: East London state secondary school widely recognised for outstanding Oxbridge progression rates from a state-school context. Comparable in mission (driving state-school students to top universities) and programme structure (dedicated Oxbridge support), representing the benchmark for John Roan's Excellence Programme.

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Multi-academy trust operating 100+ schools across England, of which John Roan is a member. Comparable as the parent organisation providing governance, shared services, and teacher training, and as a broader portfolio player in UK state education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/thejohnroanschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejohnroanschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thejohnroanschool

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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