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King Solomon High School
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
872
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Jewish
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, this school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in EBacc entry at 66%. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing enhancement. Additionally, 85% of pupils progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education despite the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.8 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 66% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.8%
White Other27.5%
Asian Indian7.6%
Black African7.5%
Asian Pakistani6.9%
Asian Other6.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.59359, 0.08755 · IG6 3HB
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102861
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.kshsonline.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Solomon High School rated by Ofsted?
King Solomon High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is King Solomon High School a good school?
King Solomon High School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King Solomon High School in GCSEs?
King Solomon High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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