Ofsted and Performance Data
Ofsted
King Solomon Academy was inspected by Ofsted in May 2013 and they concluded that "The academy’s mission, ‘To provide a rigorous and transformational education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond’ has become a reality at this outstanding academy."
To read the inspection report in full, please click here.
King Solomon Academy has achieved an outstanding rating from Ofsted for the whole academy (primary and secondary), being rated as outstanding in all categories. We are proud of all our staff, pupils, parents, governors and friends who have made this possible.
Among the points highlighted by the Inspectors in the Academy's second full inspection report since opening, they say:
• "Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They are welcoming, courteous and polite to each other, staff and visitors at all times. Pupils thoroughly enjoy their learning, are happy and feel very safe. Pupils support each other’s learning very effectively."
• "Achievement is outstanding at all key stages. All groups of pupils, including those who have special educational needs, make excellent progress."
• "The overall quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers’ expert subject knowledge inspires pupils to be highly motivated, enthusiastic learners."
• "Concern for the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptional; it permeates all their activities"
• "Leadership at all levels ensures an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Pupils, staff and parents are proud to be associated with the academy."
• "The headteachers model excellence in their work and demonstrate determination, rigour, foresight and creativity."
Please click here for more school details and performance tables on the DofE website.
For parent views, please visit Ofsted's Parent View page by clicking here.
Challenge Partners - review of King Solomon Academy November 2019
2023 Performance Data
The 2023 Results are shown here:
Primary - Reception and KS1
|
National |
KSA |
|
|
Reception GLD |
67% |
81% |
|
% of Year 1 pupils passing Phonics Screener |
81% |
95% |
|
KS1 Reading |
69% |
85% |
|
KS1 Writing |
61% |
72% |
|
KS1 Maths |
72% |
84% |
Primary - Key Stage 2
|
National |
KSA |
|
|
% of pupils are expected level in Reading Writing and Maths combined |
59% |
70% |
|
Average Points Score Reading |
105 |
105 |
|
% of pupils achieving expected standard in Reading |
73% |
74% |
|
Average progress from KS1 to KS2 (Reading) provisional |
0.0 |
+1.7 |
|
% of pupils achieving expected standard in Writing |
71% |
82% |
|
Average progress from KS1 to KS2 (Writing) provisional |
0.0 |
+3.7 |
|
Average Points Score Maths |
104 |
105 |
|
% of pupils achieving expected standard in Maths |
71% |
81% |
|
Average progress from KS1 to KS2 (Maths) provisional |
0.0 |
+2.3 |
Secondary - Key Stage 4
|
National (2022)* |
KSA |
|
|
% of pupils with 4 including English and Maths |
69% |
80% |
|
EBacc (Academic GCSEs at C/5 and above) |
20% |
41% |
|
Attainment 8 |
48 |
57 |
|
Provisional Progress 8 |
0 |
tbc |
*2023 national data is lower than 2022 but has not yet been published.
** Progress measures will be confirmed – internal modelling suggests it will be above +1.0 for the 5th year in a row.
|
National |
KSA |
|
|
% of grades that were C or above |
82% |
93% |
|
Value Added in Key Stage 5 |
0.00 |
+0.40 |
|
% of pupils going to a top 3rd University |
20%** |
79% |
* Provisional for 2022
** Average for non-selective state schools
***estimate
