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John Ball Primary School

Southvale Road, London, SE3 0TP
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John Ball Primary School
London, SE3 0TP
655 Pupils
684 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
359 Boys
296 Girls
About John Ball Primary School

John Ball Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Lewisham, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 655 pupils on roll. School capacity: 684. Current headteacher: Jacqui Noakes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lewisham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham North
Ward Blackheath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074627
URN 100709
Data Last Updated 16-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nina Hodges Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Wilkinson Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Leah Caine Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarrah Dunn Governor 01/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Elsworth Governor 01/06/2025 31/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tony Massiah Governor 12/10/2022 11/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jacqui Noakes Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Smillie Governor 25/05/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Smith Governor 01/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Amelia Spinney Governor 01/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Wampler Governor 21/07/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Judith Wilkinson Governor 19/05/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Ball Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lewisham.
John Ball Primary School has 655 pupils, with a capacity of 684.
John Ball Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Ball Primary School is Mrs Jacqui Noakes.
John Ball Primary School is at Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at John Ball Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Ball Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jacqui Noakes
Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP
02088521601
www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
Location
SE3 0TP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100709
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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