King Solomon High School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 3HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

King Solomon High School is a secondary school in Redbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 19th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 3 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.8

46.8, 0.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.3%

42.3%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.4%

67.4%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc65.7%

65.7%, 25.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.31

4.31, 0.22 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

67 students

Average point score per A level entry34.65

34.65, 0.35 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

636 pupils on roll, with places for 1,160

Eligible for free school meals28%

28%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language44.7%

44.7%, 23.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.5%

8.5%, 6.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near King Solomon High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ilford County High School	0.5 miles	Report card: Strong standard	Attainment 8: 75.7
Oaks Park High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 53.5
Caterham High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.3
Atam Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 57.2
Forest Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.2

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Jewish
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Harris
Phone: 02084981300
Website: kshsonline.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 3HB
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 102861

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.