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John Ball Primary School
Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
655
Capacity
684
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 71%, placing the school in the top third nationally, although only 6% achieve the higher standard. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment with commendable academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.1%
White Other25.2%
Mixed Other9.0%
Mixed W+Asian7.0%
Black African3.4%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.1%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.46626, 0.00509 · SE3 0TP
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100709
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Ball Primary School rated by Ofsted?
John Ball Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is John Ball Primary School a good school?
John Ball Primary School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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