Forest Academy vs King Solomon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
King Solomon High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
636 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Ilford, London | King Solomon High School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 640 | #346 of 640 |
| National rank | #2627 of 4,090 | #1766 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 749 | 636 |
| Pupils on roll | 749 | 636 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.theforestacademy.co.uk | www.kshsonline.uk |
The verdict
- •King Solomon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 36.5).
- •Forest Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 636.
- •Forest Academy is a academy school while King Solomon High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Academy better than King Solomon High School?
On the Success Index (England), King Solomon High School ranks higher (54.1 vs 36.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Academy and King Solomon High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 749. King Solomon High School: 636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and King Solomon High School rank in London?
Forest Academy is 463rd of 640 and King Solomon High School is 346th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).