The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 872
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Michele Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Primary · Very close
Redbridge Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Clore Tikva School
Primary · 521m away
Mossford Green Primary School
Primary · 590m away
Avanti Court Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Ilford County High School
Secondary · 753m away
Fullwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oaks Park High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Solomon High School a selective school?
No. King Solomon High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Solomon High School's Ofsted rating?
King Solomon High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Solomon High School?
King Solomon High School currently has 872 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Solomon High School take?
King Solomon High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Solomon High School?
King Solomon High School is in Ilford, IG6 3HB, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Solomon High School have a sixth form?
Yes, King Solomon High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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