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Star King Solomon Academy

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

personMr Darren King

corporate_fareFALCON EDUCATION ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B7 4AA

language Visit Website phone 1213571905

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

549

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Attainment 8

34.1

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GCSE Rank

#81 in Birmingham

#3,064 of 3,216 nationally

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Star King Solomon Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 4-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Star King Solomon Academy is a free schools in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 4-16. It is part of FALCON EDUCATION ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 401 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1, placing the school #81 in Birmingham and #3,064 of 3,216 nationally. 26.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. The school ranks #256 of 85 primaries in Birmingham and #12,020 of 3,216 nationally.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.0 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

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

26.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.4%

Entering EBacc7.20%

EBacc APS2.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.50%

EBacc APS2.47

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 60%

Reading85% LA 72%

Writing90% LA 69%

Maths60% LA 71%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

68%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading73% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing70% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths68% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading68% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing66% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths61% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.7

Read

LA 0.0

-3.9 to 0.4

0.1

Write

LA -0.2

-1.9 to 2.2

-1.1

Maths

LA 0.3

-3.1 to 0.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2024-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-05-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

9.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 401 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.5%, which is above 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)	401	38	9.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	398	18	4.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	487	21	4.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	468	34	7.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	472	37	7.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	533	106	19.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	549	68	12.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	551	80	14.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	640	43	6.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	0	7	-	4.9%	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 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 8 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 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.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree15%

agree46%

disagree31%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree8%

don't know8%

not applicable23%

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.

strongly agree46%

agree23%

disagree23%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree46%

strongly disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree23%

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

strongly agree23%

agree62%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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

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