John Ball Primary School Catchment Area
John Ball Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 655 pupils, and a capacity of 684 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
655
Pupils
684
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
John Ball Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for John Ball Primary School is set by Lewisham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lewisham catchment area documents →John Ball Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100709
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Ball Primary School
Is John Ball Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
John Ball Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 684 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for John Ball Primary School? ▾
Admission to John Ball Primary School is managed by Lewisham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does John Ball Primary School cover? ▾
John Ball Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Ball Primary School? ▾
John Ball Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.