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John Ball Primary School
Southvale Road, Blackheath, SE3 0TP
Community school for ages 2–11 in Blackheath. Mixed intake.
John Ball Primary School is a large community primary school in Lewisham, teaching around 655 boys and girls aged 2 to 11, with nursery classes. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
The school has a recorded capacity of just under 685 places. Key Stage 2 outcomes show 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 6% reaching the higher standard.
Ages 2–11 · Primary
655 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed