About the School
The
John Roan School has served the community of Greenwich for
over 300 years. We have high expectations of the young people
who make up the school and our aims are very clear - to maximise
learning and achievement.
Over the centuries the Roan schools have provided high quality education
for the young people of Greenwich. The school was established in
1677 by the Roan family who are 
recorded
as land owners in Greenwich from 1598. John Roan born in 1602 was
a servant of the Royal Palace
of Placentia (where Greenwich University is now located in the former
Naval College). He served King Charles I. In his will he left his
estates to educate the children of Greenwich.
The John Roan Foundation Trust still flourishes and supports the school in a number of ways from providing extra resources to the annual "Roan Exhibition Scholarship" which each year gives financial support for the two students with the best "A" level results. Archives of the school's history are kept and Founders Day celebrated annually.
We have a thriving Old
Roan Association where former students and
staff of The John Roan School continue to take a deep interest in
the school providing work experience, advice and sometimes employment
for our young people. All students automatically become members of
the association and benefit from the extensive social and sporting
facilities at the members clubhouse situated at the School Field.
LEARNING FOR LIFE
At the John Roan School we offer the full statutory curriculum for
all from 11-16. This ensures a balance of Technology, Art, Humanities,
Languages, ICT as well as the Sciences, English and Mathematics and
to mix both academic and vocational experiences.
In preparation for a life as active members of society, Citizenship, Work-Related Leaning and Careers Education are taught both across the curriculum and throughout the PSHE programme, supporting students in learning about their options and opportunities for the future as they grow up in a changing world.
All students who wish to progress into Post 16 education are offered a range of vocational and academic options at levels 1, 2 or 3 or a mixture of levels if appropriate.
We respect, value and reward the personal achievement of all our students, in their academic, pastoral and extra-curricular activities. We share the celebration of their success amongst all our school community.
EVERYONE COUNTS
The John Roan School is committed to creating an inclusive environment
offering equality of opportunity for all students.
The school is
organised into six colleges, across the two sites, creating an environment
in which each individual is known by the majority of staff. Every
student is assigned a personal Academic tutor to ensure that they
are able to benefit from the range of learning opportunities in a
mixed comprehensive school. The Academic tutor monitors the academic
and personal development of a small group of students and provides
the invaluable link with parents.
We expect good behaviour of our students, increasing self discipline and a maturing approach to their studies. Our code of conduct, constructed by students, parents and staff is designed to ensure that all students are allowed to achieve their full potential in a safe secure environment.