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Star King Solomon Academy
Lord Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AA, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
401
Capacity
1,050
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
38%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this all-through school faces significant challenges, reflected in its low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.1 and only 45% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, 85% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education, indicating some positive aspects within the community. Limited data on progress and other performance metrics suggests potential areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 34.1 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 55% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School has high expectations
69%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.7%
Black Caribbean19.0%
Asian Pakistani10.7%
Black Other9.0%
Mixed Other7.7%
Other7.7%
White Other5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
White British3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.49257, -1.88565 · B7 4AA
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN149155
School typeFree schools
Websitestarkingsolomon.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Star King Solomon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Star King Solomon Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Star King Solomon Academy a good school?
Star King Solomon Academy scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Star King Solomon Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Star King Solomon Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Star King Solomon Academy in GCSEs?
Star King Solomon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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