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King Solomon High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

King Solomon High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 872 pupils, and a capacity of 1160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

872

Pupils

1,160

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

King Solomon High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King Solomon High School?

The catchment area for King Solomon High School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to King Solomon High School is managed by Redbridge and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

King Solomon High School: 1160 places, 75% filled: places available

King Solomon High School has a published admission number of 1160 places. 872 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1160 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.3% of pupils at King Solomon High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redbridge publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redbridge school admissions →

King Solomon High School: School Information

Full address
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 3HB
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Jewish
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.3% of pupils
DfE URN
102861

Other Secondary Schools in Ilford

If King Solomon High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Jewish Schools in Redbridge

King Solomon High School shares its religious character with these Jewish schools across Redbridge. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to King Solomon High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: King Solomon High School

What is the catchment area for King Solomon High School?

The catchment area for King Solomon High School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King Solomon High School oversubscribed?

King Solomon High School has a capacity of 1160 places and currently has 872 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.

What is the admissions policy for King Solomon High School?

King Solomon High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle.

What age range does King Solomon High School cover?

King Solomon High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King Solomon High School?

King Solomon High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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