King Solomon High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King Solomon High School |
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Forest Road
Barkingside
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IG6 3HB
England
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| Type | voluntary aided school |
| Motto | "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?" Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14 |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Established | 1993 |
| Founder | Mr Alastair Falk |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Department for Education URN | 102861 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| President | Lord Alan Sugar |
| Head teacher | Ms Michele Phillips |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 900 |
| Website | https://kshsonline.uk/ |
King Solomon High School is a school in Barkingside, Greater London, England. It is a Modern Orthodox Jewish comprehensive school. This means it welcomes students from all backgrounds. The school opened in 1993. Its first headmaster was Mr Alastair Falk.
The school teaches Jewish Studies to all students. It also offers a two-week trip to Israel for students in Year 9. Older students in Year 12 can go on a one-week trip to Poland.
School History and Name
King Solomon High School has had several headteachers over the years. Mr Alastair Falk was the first. Later, Spencer Lewis became headteacher in 2007. Jo Shuter took over in 2013. After her, Dr Doherty was the acting headteacher for a while.
In 2016, the school's name changed to Kantor King Solomon High School. This was after donations from Dr Moshe Kantor. However, the school's name was later changed back to King Solomon High School.
What Students Learn
As a comprehensive school, King Solomon High School follows the National Curriculum. This is a set of subjects and standards for schools in England.
Students in Years 9 to 11 study for their GCSE exams. These are important qualifications taken at the end of secondary school.
Students in Years 12 and 13 are in the 6th form. They study for A levels and Tech Levels. These qualifications help students go to university or start their careers.
Famous Former Students
Some well-known people used to attend King Solomon High School.
- Stacey Solomon – A singer who was a finalist on The X Factor in 2009.
- Jack Payne – A football player for Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
- Katie Griffiths – An actress who appeared in the TV series Waterloo Road.
