Ark King Solomon Academy - London | Ofsted Rating, Performance & Admissions

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score

80.4

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 25.0%

Raw: 1.18

English & Maths grade 4+ %

70.6

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 89.9%

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

57.8

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 68.0%

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

35.6

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 15.0%

Raw: 1.0%

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 5 December 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Penfold Street

London, NW16RX
Phone: 2075636900
Website: kingsolomonacademy.org

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 135242
Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Address: Penfold Street, London, NW1 6RX
Website: www.kingsolomonacademy.org
Age range: 2-18
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity: 1300 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 1,312
Free School Meals: 60.1% (789 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 2.4% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 92.6%; Good
Persistent Absence: 20.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education: 78.0%; University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment: 14.0%; Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships: 1.0%; Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work: 3.0%; NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression

78%

Quality: Very Good

Sixth Form Size

72 students

Per cohort

Apprenticeships: 1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:: 64.0 (+44.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:: 89.9 (+37.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:: 78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:: 59.6 (+20.1 vs average)
Progress 8:: 1.18 (+1.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 38 pupils; Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group: 77; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 1,312 pupils; 2-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)

★★★★ ★

(13 students)

History (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(8 students)

Economics (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(21 students)

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)

★★ ★★★

(9 students)

Physics (GCE A level)

★★ ★★★

(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aim High Work Together Be Kind Lead The Way

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to King Solomon Academy. Our school is defined by our mission to provide a rigorous and transformational education to every pupil enabling them to have the choice to go on to a top university and beyond.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award After-school clubs (sports, drama and music) Strings Orchestra

Sports

After-school sports clubs

Facilities

Outdoor learning environment Woodland space with a tree house Sand pits Sensory and mud kitchens Climbing frames Water features Performance area Purpose-built Nursery building Large Sports Hall MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Specialist science facilities Specialist music provision

Curriculum Highlights

Reading at the heart of the curriculum Read Write Inc phonics programme Strings Programme / String Orchestra University preparation and Careers guidance Personal Development (PSHE, RSE, SMSC and Citizenship) curriculum Trips and experiences and university visits

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Care; Breakfast Club drop-in for secondary pupils.

Admissions Criteria

Two pathways at Ark King Solomon Sixth Form: A Level Pathway with entry criteria: 5 Grade 6s and above in GCSEs, including English and Maths (not including BTECs or other equivalents); you will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects. Professional Pathways (BTEC) with entry criteria: 5 Grade 5s and above in GCSEs, including English and Maths (not including BTECs or other equivalents).

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available