John Ball Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southvale Road Blackheath London SE3 0TP |
| Phone | 02088521601 |
| Reference Number | 100709 |
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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Heath House Preparatory School
37 Wemyss Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TG |
0.2 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
2 Blackheath Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TX |
0.23 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 |
0.59 miles |
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Blackheath Prep
4 St German's Place, London, SE3 0NJ |
0.63 miles |
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
10 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 6AL |
0.79 miles |
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The Pointer School
19 Stratheden Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH |
0.8 miles |
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Wingfield Primary School
Ensign Street, London, SE3 9GJ |
0.82 miles |
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Brindishe Lee School
Wantage Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8NA |
0.88 miles |
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Morden Mount Primary School
Lewisham Road, London, SE13 7QP |
0.88 miles |
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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RZ |
0.95 miles |
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Brindishe Manor School
Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LS |
0.98 miles |
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Wildwood Montessori School
10 Greta House, London, SE3 7PA |
0.98 miles |
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Invicta Primary School
Invicta Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 7HE |
1.1 miles |
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Brindishe Green School
Beacon Road, London, SE13 6EH |
1.11 miles |
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
329 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NX |
1.17 miles |
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School
202a Holburne Road, London, SE3 8JG |
1.19 miles |
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Meridian Primary School
Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NY |
1.24 miles |
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St Winifred's RC Primary School
Newstead Road, Lee, London, SE12 0SJ |
1.28 miles |
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Creek Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9RB |
1.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX |
0.26 miles |
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove, Lewisham, London, SE13 5GE |
0.38 miles |
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD |
0.77 miles |
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St Ursula's Convent School
Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8HN |
0.81 miles |
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Urban Mission School
1 Cornmill Lane, Elmira Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7FY |
0.86 miles |
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The John Roan School
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR |
0.88 miles |
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Blackheath High School
|
0.92 miles |
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Thomas Tallis School
Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX |
0.92 miles |
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Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7BN |
0.93 miles |
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Riverston School
63-69 Eltham Road, London, SE12 8UF |
1 miles |
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Greenwich Waldorf School
90 Mycenae Road, Woodlands, Greenwich, London, SE3 7SE |
1.09 miles |
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Leigh Academy Blackheath
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY |
1.23 miles |
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Colfe's School
Horn Park Lane, London, SE12 8AW |
1.31 miles |
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Prendergast School
Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, London, SE4 1LE |
1.42 miles |
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The Young Women's Hub
Brownhill Road, Catford, Lewisham, SE6 1AU |
1.51 miles |
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Education-My Life Matters
108 Conisborough Crescent, Bellingham, Catford, London, SE6 2SP |
1.53 miles |
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Addey and Stanhope School
472 New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6TJ |
1.55 miles |
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Leigh Academy Halley
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP |
1.57 miles |
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George Green's School
100 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3DW |
1.61 miles |
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Wize Up
579 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DN |
1.67 miles |