John Ball Primary School
Community school
London, SE3 0TP
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
25 of 67 in Lewisham
Pupils
672
First preferences per place
1.52
2026/27
Absence
4.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 63% | 71% | 71% | |
| Higher standard | 13% | 19% | 6% | |
| Reading | 75% | 81% | 89% | |
| Writing | 79% | 85% | 82% | |
| Maths | 78% | 81% | 78% |
Nearby primary schools
- All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath · 0.2 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- St Matthew Academy · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School · 0.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- Brooklands Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- Wingfield Primary School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 2% in England
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
Best primary schools in Lewisham · Best primary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
John Ball Primary School is in Blackheath Village (typical home £512,500, crime very high).
What is John Ball Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Ball Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does John Ball Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Ball Primary School is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.