John Ball Primary School
#856 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5195 of 15,697 nationally
About John Ball Primary School
John Ball Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 672 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 856th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 672; capacity filled 98.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; John Ball Primary School ranks 612th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Ball Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 672
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near John Ball Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Heath House Preparatory School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
105 students · 314 m away
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 375 m away
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students · 417 m away
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 741 m away
Brooklands Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students · 956 m away
Blackheath Prep
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
390 students · 1.0 km away
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,048 students · 1.2 km away
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students · 1.3 km away
The Pointer School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
344 students · 1.3 km away
St Ursula's Convent School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
481 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Parkside Primary School
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672 students
Highfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
672 students
Uxendon Manor Primary School
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673 students
Featherstone Primary and Nursery School
Southall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
673 students
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
673 students
Little Ealing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Ball Primary School a good school?
John Ball Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #856 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Ball Primary School rank in London?
John Ball Primary School ranks #856 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5195 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Ball Primary School?
John Ball Primary School had 672 students in 2025.
Is John Ball Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
John Ball Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near John Ball Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Ball Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.