The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 655
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Jacqui Noakes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Sixth Form College
16 plus · 606m away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 956m away
Hopewell School (Bartram)
Independent · 987m away
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wingfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Urban Mission School
Independent · 1.4km away
Brindishe Lee School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Ball Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Ball Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Ball Primary School?
John Ball Primary School currently has 655 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Ball Primary School take?
John Ball Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Ball Primary School?
John Ball Primary School is in London, SE3 0TP, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Ball Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Ball Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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