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King Solomon High School

Redbridge, IG6 3HBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.36
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
72 1st-choice / 123 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#733 of 3,141 nationally

About King Solomon High School

King Solomon High School’s Progress 8 score of 0.36 is notably above the national average of zero, meaning pupils here make stronger academic progress than their peers across England. However, when set against the Redbridge local authority average of 0.59, the picture is more nuanced — the school is performing well below the typical secondary in its own borough. This gap is significant: Redbridge is a high-performing area, with five schools rated Outstanding and a local authority average that places it among the strongest in London. King Solomon ranks 12th out of 16 secondaries in Redbridge by Progress 8, putting it in the bottom quarter of local schools. For parents weighing options in this competitive corner of northeast London, the school’s headline metrics suggest solid progress in absolute terms, but a relative struggle to keep pace with the very high standards set by neighbours like Seven Kings School and Valentines High School.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterJewish
AddressForest Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG6 3HB
HeadteacherM Phillips
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils872
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity872 / 1,160 (75% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsLibraryDining HallTennis CourtsSports HallMusic RoomsTheatreSixth Form CentreGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryHockeyFootballTennisBadmintonRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubOrchestraEco ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Solomon High School

King Solomon High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.