King Solomon Academy is one of the best Sixth Form choices in London. Our school exists to ensure every single one of our students is able to achieve the highest possible academic outcomes and go on to study at the best universities in the UK and beyond, or on a degree level apprenticeship of their choice.
Located in the heart of central London, right next to Edgware Road tube station and a few minutes’ walk from bustling Oxford Street, KSA is a truly metropolitan Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form is the final step in our all-through school journey. Some of our students have been with us since they were two years old in Nursery but we are always delighted to receive strong applications from highly motivated and ambitious students from a range of backgrounds. We have pupils joining us from across London, and Internationally too.
KSA is a small school, where we know each and every student extremely well. Our teachers are exceptional graduates from the best universities in the world, achieving extraordinary outcomes in their subjects for our students and supporting them to enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, university visits and residential trips to Bath University in Year 12 and Berlin in Year 13. We have a mantra about doing whatever it takes to secure success for every single one of our students.
How to apply
Applications are made directly to our sixth form via the link below.
Each student must complete an application form with details of predicted grades and related course options. We then send out conditional offers based on the student’s predicted grades and their related courses options at that time. Offers are subject to change in accordance with the actual results a student achieves.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact via sixthform@kingsolomonacademy.org
Subjects
Our Sixth Form offer includes a wide range of A-Levels, and BTEC Extended Diploma in Business.
Most pupils are expected to take three courses with BTEC extended diploma counting as the equivalent of three A levels. As A levels have moved to linear assessment and university offers are for three subjects, students are encouraged to focus on excelling in three subjects from the start. Each course is taught over six, fifty five minute lessons each. Pupils are expected to at least match those hours in independent study.
Some pupils also choose to study for additional qualifications, such as the EPQ.
In the video below, you can hear more from some KSA alumni on results day about their subject choices and their next steps.
We offer the following courses at A Level. Click each subject link to find out more about this subject at King Solomon Academy.
| EPQ |
Students follow courses that last for two years. At the end of Year 1 there will be internal examinations in A level subjects. These exams will determine students’ suitability to continue into Year 13 and will also be used to produce predicted grades to be sent to universities. BTEC students will sit two external examinations in Year 12 that do count towards their final grade – both exams must be passed for students to receive their qualification. All external exams for A level subjects will happen at the end of the second year of study and make up 100% of the final grade (except for History, English and Geography which have a coursework element). BTEC students will sit another two external exams in Year 13 alongside their coursework units.
Pathways
We offer two key pathways at Ark King Solomon Sixth Form.
A Level Pathway
We offer the core academic A Level subjects that we know are most valued by good universities, and that allow you to keep your progression options as open as possible. Most students will study three linear A levels; some will take a fourth subject, depending on GCSE results.
Entry criteria: 5 Grade 6s and above in GSCEs, 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
Our two BTEC options, Business (Level 3) and Applied Science (Level 3) are part of the Ark Professional Pathways programme. These courses expose our students to real world experiences, enabling them to go on to be successful on their chosen pathway, be that a top third university or a degree apprenticeship.
Entry criteria: 5 Grade 5s and above in GSCEs, including English and Maths (not including BTECs or other equivalents).
Open days
KSA Sixth Form Open Evenings will be on Tuesday 7th October and Tuesday 25th November both starting at 5pm.
Please complete the form below to sign up.
Ark's unique Professional Pathways programme
Sixth formers love our unique vocational alternative to A levels, which provides them with the skills they need to thrive at university and throughout their career.
Access game-changing bursaries
For Year 13 leavers going onto higher education, we offer bursaries ranging from £3,000 to £50,000 to help with the financial costs of university life.
Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
