John Ball Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southvale Road Blackheath London SE3 0TP |
| Phone | 02088521601 |
| Reference Number | 100709 |
Description
betaJohn Ball Primary School is a 3–11 mixed, community primary school located in Blackheath, London, England. Established in 1953, it is named after John Ball, a 14th-century Lollard priest who preached to participants in the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The school operates under the auspices of Lewisham London Borough Council and accommodates 636 students (2019) with a capacity of 670.
The school has undergone a significant expansion project, completed in 2014/15, including the addition of new buildings, a new administration and central facilities block, a wing of 5 new classrooms, and the extension of a new classroom to the Early Years building. Through this expansion, the school increased to three forms of entry, creating a new Year 6 block and improving its outdoor facilities and nursery class.
John Ball differs from many British schools, in that it does not have a mandatory school uniform. However, students can purchase sweatshirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, book bags, and gym bags with the school logo for an optional uniform. The school's student demographics feature around 44% white British students, approximately 20% speaking English as an additional language, and 18% eligible for free school meals.
Notable alumni include actors Jude Law and Dominic Cooper.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 631 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.68%
Girls: 45.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
| 2 | 52 | 38 | 90 |
| 3 | 48 | 32 | 80 |
| 4 | 47 | 39 | 86 |
| 5 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
| 6 | 43 | 38 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.2% |
| White, Other | 23.1% |
| White & Asian | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7% |
| African | 4% |
| Caribbean | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-08 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2013-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
2 Blackheath Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TX |
0.21 miles |
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Heath House Preparatory School
37 Wemyss Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TG |
0.24 miles |
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Lee Church Street, St Margarets Lee Ce School, London, SE13 5SG |
0.46 miles |
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Brooklands Primary School
Medebourne Close, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AB |
0.63 miles |
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The Pointer School
19 Stratheden Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH |
0.75 miles |
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
10 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 6AL |
0.76 miles |
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Morden Mount Primary School
Lewisham Road, London, SE13 7QP |
0.86 miles |
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Wingfield Primary School
Ensign Street, London, SE3 9GJ |
0.87 miles |
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Brindishe Lee School
Wantage Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8NA |
0.92 miles |
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Brindishe Manor School
Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LS |
0.98 miles |
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
329 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NX |
1.13 miles |
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Brindishe Green School
Beacon Road, London, SE13 6EH |
1.13 miles |
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Invicta Primary School
Invicta Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 7HE |
1.14 miles |
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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RZ |
1.14 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Tudway Road, Kidbrooke, Greenwich, London, SE3 9YX |
1.21 miles |
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Meridian Primary School
Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NY |
1.23 miles |
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School
202a Holburne Road, London, SE3 8JG |
1.23 miles |
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Creek Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9RB |
1.27 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Albyn Road, Deptford, London, SE8 4ED |
1.27 miles |
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Ashmead Primary School
Ashmead Road, Deptford, London, SE8 4DX |
1.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX |
0.18 miles |
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove, Lewisham, London, SE13 5GE |
0.31 miles |
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St Ursula's Convent School
Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8HN |
0.78 miles |
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Urban Mission School
1 Cornmill Lane, Elmira Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7FY |
0.81 miles |
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Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7BN |
0.88 miles |
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The John Roan School
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR |
0.89 miles |
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Thomas Tallis School
Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX |
0.96 miles |
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Greenwich Steiner School
90 Mycenae Road, Woodlands, Greenwich, London, SE3 7SE |
1.06 miles |
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Leigh Academy Blackheath
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY |
1.26 miles |
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Prendergast School
Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, London, SE4 1LE |
1.44 miles |
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Addey and Stanhope School
472 New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6TJ |
1.48 miles |
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The Young Women's Hub
Brownhill Road, Brownhill Road, Catford, London, SE6 1AU |
1.53 miles |
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George Green's School
100 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3DW |
1.57 miles |
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The Halley Academy
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP |
1.61 miles |
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Wize Up
579 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DN |
1.71 miles |
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Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, SE4 1SA |
1.75 miles |
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Harris Academy Greenwich
Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ |
1.82 miles |
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King's Oak School
Eltham Palace Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5LX |
1.85 miles |
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Deptford Green School
Edward Street, New Cross, London, SE14 6AN |
1.92 miles |
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF |
2.02 miles |