Blackheath High School GDST vs The John Roan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 441 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath High School GDST
Blackheath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
704 students
The John Roan School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Blackheath High School GDST Blackheath, London | The John Roan School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 640 | #437 of 640 |
| National rank | #2708 of 4,090 | #2422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 704 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | 34.2 |
| town | Blackheath | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net | www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The John Roan School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 34.8).
- •The John Roan School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 704.
- •Blackheath High School GDST is a independent school while The John Roan School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackheath High School GDST is girls and The John Roan School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackheath High School GDST better than The John Roan School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Roan School ranks higher (40.8 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackheath High School GDST and The John Roan School?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Blackheath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath High School GDST: 704. The John Roan School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath High School GDST and The John Roan School rank in London?
Blackheath High School GDST is 472nd of 640 and The John Roan School is 437th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).