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Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street, London, NW1 6RX, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.7 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,307
Capacity
1,300
Ages
2–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this all-through academy demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks in the top 25% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 73% of pupils achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and nearly half progress to top-third universities. However, while the school shows solid results, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 4%, indicating room for improvement in primary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.3 | Top 25% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 58% | Top 20% 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%. | 85% | Top 22% 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%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | No UK data |
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%. | 88% | 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%. | 49% | Top 20% |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other45.8%
Black African12.4%
Asian Bangladeshi12.2%
Mixed Other7.3%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other2.1%
White British2.1%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.52128, -0.16927 · NW1 6RX
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN135242
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingsolomonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark King Solomon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark King Solomon Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Ark King Solomon Academy a good school?
Ark King Solomon Academy scores 89.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Ark King Solomon Academy in GCSEs?
Ark King Solomon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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