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John Ball Primary School

Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP

Community school

Pupils

655

Ages

2-11

FSM

11.2%

Capacity

684

Ofsted

Outstanding

May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About John Ball Primary School

John Ball Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 655 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Southvale Road, London, SE3 0TP | More schools in Lewisham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Ball Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Outstanding
Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Ball Primary School

What is John Ball Primary School's Ofsted rating?

John Ball Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are John Ball Primary School's latest exam results?

John Ball Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Ball Primary School located?

John Ball Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham (SE3 0TP).

How many pupils attend John Ball Primary School?

John Ball Primary School has around 655 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Ball Primary School with other schools?

View John Ball Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lewisham.