Blackheath Prep vs John Ball Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath Prep
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
John Ball Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
672 students
| Measure | Blackheath Prep London, London | John Ball Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #856 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #5195 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 390 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 390 | 672 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blackheathprep.co.uk | www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Ball Primary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 390.
- •Blackheath Prep is a independent school while John Ball Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackheath Prep better than John Ball Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackheath Prep and John Ball Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath Prep: 390. John Ball Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath Prep and John Ball Primary School rank in London?
Blackheath Prep is unranked and John Ball Primary School is 856th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).