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King Solomon High School
Ilford·London·VA School
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SecondaryVA SchoolAges 11–18Co-edJewish
King Solomon High School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Ilford, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, King Solomon High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.36 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, 71% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 872 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 53.4%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.7%.
After leaving King Solomon High School, student destinations include 70% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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King Solomon High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.36, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 50.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
71% of students at King Solomon High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at King Solomon High School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
King Solomon High School has an overall absence rate of 9.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at King Solomon High School is 53.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
King Solomon High School has 872 pupils on roll.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving King Solomon High School, 70% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
King Solomon High School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, King Solomon High School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While King Solomon High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
281/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
92/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Fairlop
0.3km away · 4 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
93%
Child is Happy
56%
Child Feels Safe
56%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.