SchoolScoresStar King Solomon Academy
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed · Christian
Part of STAR ACADEMIES
Lord Street, Birmingham, B7 4AA
0121 357 1905 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 49 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 20th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 74% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 64% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
55% — 8 points below the Birmingham average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
26% — 19 points below the Birmingham average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34.1 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
78 pupils in this year group.
81% — 9 points below the Birmingham average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 81% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 65% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 2 |
| Of those, offered a place | 2 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.1 · 2025: 0.2 · 2026: 0.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 9 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Christian school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.1% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 78th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.1% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 86th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 86th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 38.1% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 68th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 38% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 1.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 67th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 73rd highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 37.6% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aston University Mathematics School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Aston University Engineering Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aston Manor Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2025 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT Heartlands Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- BOA Digital Technologies Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Newbury Independent School 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI Aston School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birmingham Independent College 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024)
- Holte School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Star King Solomon Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Star King Solomon Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Star King Solomon Academy?
85% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Star King Solomon Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Star King Solomon Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 2 families put Star King Solomon Academy as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149155.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.