King Solomon High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Address | Forest Road Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 3HB |
| Phone | 02084981300 |
| Reference Number | 102861 |
King Solomon High School continues to require improvement across all domains. Despite some recent improvements in behaviour and clarity of expectations, the school faces challenges with staffing changes that have impacted consistency in curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes. Most students respond positively to rising academic expectations and achieve well in GCSEs, yet significant disparities in achievement remain, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those struggling with reading. Leaders have set high aspirations for both academic performance and behaviour, but inconsistent application of policies has hindered progress in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 872 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.52%
Girls: 47.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 70 | 157 |
| 8 | 81 | 75 | 156 |
| 9 | 82 | 67 | 149 |
| 10 | 85 | 80 | 165 |
| 11 | 86 | 92 | 178 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | 37 | 30 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.8% |
| White, Other | 27.5% |
| Indian | 7.6% |
| African | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% |
| Asian, Other | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are beginning to benefit from recent improvements.
- The majority of pupils are polite and respectful.
- The school community's diversity is celebrated.
- There is a safe environment for pupils.
- A range of extracurricular activities is provided.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery affect pupil learning.
- Pupils with SEND do not consistently receive adequate support.
- No coherent approach to support readers struggling with literacy.
- High expectations for behaviour are not consistently applied.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.65 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.03 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 44 | 23 |
Previous Years
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