Ark King Solomon Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Westminster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark King Solomon Academy.

London, NW16RX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 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

How we weight each phase

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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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Penfold Street
London, NW16RX
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School Information

URN
135242
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Penfold Street, London, NW1 6RX
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Age range
2-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

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

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%

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

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)