Ark King Solomon Academy
URN: 135242 • London NW1 6RX
Overview
- Name
- Ark King Solomon Academy
- URN
- 135242
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Humphreys (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02075636900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Penfold Street, London NW1 6RX
Summary
Ark King Solomon Academy, located in Westminster, London, is an all-through academy that serves a diverse student body of 1,307 pupils. The school is committed to providing every student with the opportunity to attend a selective university by the age of 18, fostering both academic success and personal happiness. With a significant percentage of students (62.10%) eligible for free school meals, KSA embraces inclusivity and aims to support all learners from various backgrounds.
The curriculum at KSA spans nursery through to sixth form, offering a range of A-levels and BTEC qualifications. The sixth form is designed to prepare students for higher education or degree-level apprenticeships, with a focus on achieving high academic outcomes. Students are encouraged to excel in three subjects, with additional opportunities for independent study and extracurricular activities, including university visits and residential trips.
KSA prides itself on its close-knit community, where teachers, many of whom are graduates from prestigious universities, provide tailored support to each student. This personalised approach, combined with a strong ethos of determination and success, helps students thrive academically and socially within a vibrant metropolitan environment.
The curriculum at KSA spans nursery through to sixth form, offering a range of A-levels and BTEC qualifications. The sixth form is designed to prepare students for higher education or degree-level apprenticeships, with a focus on achieving high academic outcomes. Students are encouraged to excel in three subjects, with additional opportunities for independent study and extracurricular activities, including university visits and residential trips.
KSA prides itself on its close-knit community, where teachers, many of whom are graduates from prestigious universities, provide tailored support to each student. This personalised approach, combined with a strong ethos of determination and success, helps students thrive academically and socially within a vibrant metropolitan environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harris Academy Chobham (78.0)
- Edmonton County School (72.7)
- Wren Academy Finchley (71.2)
- Woodmansterne School (71.0)
- St Mary Magdalene Academy (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1307
- Boys
- 662
- Girls
- 645
- FSM %
- 62.10
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1307 | 662 | 645 | 1300 | 62.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1312 | 676 | 636 | 1300 | 58.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1309 | 659 | 650 | 1300 | 53.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1309 | 659 | 650 | 1300 | 53.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1184 | 610 | 574 | 900 | 49.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1127 | 590 | 537 | 900 | 42.70 |
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