John Ball Primary School vs St Matthew Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 417 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ball Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
672 students
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
| Measure | John Ball Primary School London, London | St Matthew Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,720 | #234 of 640 |
| National rank | #5195 of 15,697 | #1098 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 672 | 1,063 |
| Pupils on roll | 672 | 1,063 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk | www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 63.2).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 71%).
- •St Matthew Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •St Matthew Academy is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 672.
- •John Ball Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew Academy is a academy 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 John Ball Primary School better than St Matthew Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 63.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Ball Primary School and St Matthew Academy?
About 417 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Ball Primary School: 672. St Matthew Academy: 1,063. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ball Primary School and St Matthew Academy rank in London?
John Ball Primary School is 856th of 1,720 and St Matthew Academy is 234th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).