Barkingside

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Barkingside

Coordinates: 51.585833° N 0.084444° E
OS grid reference	TQ445895
London borough	Redbridge
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ILFORD
Postcode district	IG6
Dial code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
UK Parliament	Ilford North
London Assembly	Havering and Redbridge
European Parliament	London
List of places: UK • England • London

Barkingside is a place in the London Borough of Redbridge. It is a suburban development, and was part of Essex until 1965, when the Greater London boundary was established.

It is home to schools including Ilford County High School and King Solomon High School. Barkingside is chiefly known for the children's charity Barnardo's, the charity that was founded here 1866; it is in Barkingside where the charity's national headquarters are based.

Many of the buildings along its high street are owned by entrepreneur Alan Sugar. Former footballer Trevor Brooking attended Ilford County High School

Schools in Barkingside include Ilford County High School and King Solomon High School.

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[edit] King Solomon High School

King Solomon High School, is a jewish comprehensive school located in Barkingside. It was opened in 1992 by the first headmaster Mr A Falk. The previous headmaster was Rabbi James Kennard.

The school has been sponsored by many famous people, for example Sir Alan Sugar.

In March 2007 it was announced that Mr. S Lewis would be appointed the new headteacher for King Solomon High School.