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King Solomon High School

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King Solomon High School

Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 3HB

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.7%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2450.446.4
2024/2546.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.310.00
2023/24+0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
65.7%
EBacc APS
4.30
EBacc 9-5
16.6%
EBacc 9-4
31.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.65
A*-A Grades
22.3%
A*-B Grades
49.2%
AAB+ %
17.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 74 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Redbridge Alternative Provision
0.12 km away · Pupil referral unit
Requires improvement
Ilford County High School
0.75 km away · Community school
Good
New Rush Hall School
0.8 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Oaks Park High School
1.7 km away · Community school
Good
Caterham High School
1.78 km away · Community school
Good

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About King Solomon High School

King Solomon High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 872 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HB | More schools in Redbridge

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Solomon High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Solomon High School

What is King Solomon High School's Ofsted rating?
King Solomon High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Solomon High School's latest exam results?
King Solomon High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King Solomon High School located?
King Solomon High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge (IG6 3HB).
How many pupils attend King Solomon High School?
King Solomon High School has around 872 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Solomon High School with other schools?
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