John Ball Primary School
John Ball Primary School is a 3–11 mixed, community primary school in Blackheath, London, England. It is named after the 14th century Lollard priest, John Ball, who preached to participants in the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath.
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Key facts
• Name — John Ball Primary School • Motto — Achievement, ambition and progress for all... • Address — Southvale Road • Town — Blackheath • County — London • Postal Code — SE3 0TP • Country — England • Type — Community primary school • Established — 1953 • Local Authority — Lewisham London Borough Council • Urn — 100709 • Ofsted — Yes • Head Teacher — Jacqui Noakes • Gender — Mixed • Age Range — 3–11 • Enrolment — 636 (2019) • Capacity — 670 • Website — www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
History
History
• Illustration — Early Years unit The main building was opened in 1953, and a purpose-built Early Years Unit was added in early 2001. In 2010, a new Music block was opened, and a new Year 6 block opened in 2011. In 2014/5 a £4.5M building project was completed to permanently expand the school to 3 forms of entry. This involved the building of a new admin and central facilities block, a wing of 5 new classrooms, the extension of a new classroom to the Early Years building. The outdoor play space, nursery class, and small hall were also refurbished. The school also brought in a bulge class of reception children in Sept 2015, meaning a 120 pupil year group.
Uniform
Uniform
John Ball Primary School is unusual among British schools for not having a required school uniform. However, students can purchase sweatshirts, polo shirts, tee shirts, book bags, and gym bags with the school logo on.
Demographics
Demographics
Around 44% of students are white British. Approximately 20% of pupils speak English as an additional language and 18% of pupils were eligible for free school meals. In 2010, 20.4% of pupils had special educational needs.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni
• Jude Law, actor • Dominic Cooper, actor
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