John Ball Primary School is a community school serving families in London and the wider Lewisham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 655 pupils on roll with space for 660, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 8 May 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.