Ark King Solomon Academy
About Ark King Solomon Academy
Ark King Solomon Academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, awarded it the highest possible rating of Outstanding across every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That clean sweep is rare, but the school’s exam results back it up emphatically. Its Progress 8 score, the key measure of how much pupils improve between Year 7 and 11 compared with the national average, stands at 1.18. That places it well above average nationally and ranks it first among the 11 state secondary schools in Westminster. To put that in context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.51, so pupils here are making well over double the typical progress seen across the borough. The school also ranks 29th out of 3,141 schools nationally on this metric, putting it in the top 1% of all secondary schools in the country.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications