Ark King Solomon Academy
London, NW1 6RX · Westminster · all-through school
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4th of 11 secondary schools in Westminster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 210 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.3 · 76 | 30% | 2.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.18 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark King Solomon Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 58.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.18 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Kew Gardens, the Science Museum, and Sussex University. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,319 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils during the transition to secondary education? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Ark King Solomon Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders set high expectations that pupils consistently exceed, resulting in "exceptional published academic outcomes." It highlights a culture where pupils are encouraged to be kind, with "high levels of consistency" across all aspects of the school’s work. The inspection confirms that the school successfully enables pupils to achieve highly while fostering respect and safety.
Strengths
- The curriculum is of "exceptional quality," deliberately building knowledge and skills over 15 years from age two to 18.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum with "precision and skill," supported by excellent training and rigorous checks on pupil understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully involved in school life and work towards the same academic goals as their peers.
- Reading is treated as a priority, with systematic teaching in early years and ongoing support to build fluency.
- Personal development is carefully planned, offering pupils leadership roles, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and well-planned university and business experiences.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.6 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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