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King Solomon High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onIlford, IG6 3HB

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,003

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Redbridge

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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King Solomon High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Ilford, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

King Solomon High School is a voluntary aided school in Ilford, Redbridge, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 872 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #16 in Redbridge and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 42.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 49.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

42.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.8%

Entering EBacc65.70%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.70%

EBacc APS4.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.34

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.7%

Achieving A*–A22.3%

Achieving A*–B49.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.4%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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10 November 2021

Inspection Report

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17 May 2016

Inspection Report

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02 December 2014

Inspection Report

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04 April 2014

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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01 November 2011

Inspection Report

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09 December 2009

Inspection Report

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10 December 2008

Inspection Report

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06 December 2006

Inspection Report

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24 March 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-11-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-05-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-12-11

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 872 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	872	30	3.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	875	38	4.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	986	30	3.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,000	26	2.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	984	40	4.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,009	35	3.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,003	39	3.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,017	30	2.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,043	27	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,053	36	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,048	48	4.6%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,044	50	4.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,043	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,051	47	4.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,025	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,025	30	2.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,018	37	3.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,042	23	2.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,054	45	4.3%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,068	34	3.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,009	32	3.2%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,014	15	1.5%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,013	9	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	980	13	1.3%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	981	11	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	966	3	0.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree19%

disagree18%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree18%

disagree32%

strongly disagree32%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree38%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree36%

disagree20%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes57%

no43%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Jewish)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Redbridge

Woodford County High School

Ilford County High School

Valentines High School

Atam Academy

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Seven Kings School