The King's School In Macclesfield
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1502, The King's School In Macclesfield is a long-established independent school that takes pupils from age three through to eighteen, with a main 11+ entry point. It is a large, mixed school of around 1,330 pupils, including a sixth form of 183, and carries a Church of England character. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A notable proportion of pupils - close to 27 per cent - receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
60%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
57%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
83%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 January 2025
Teaching & academics
At A-level the picture is strong, with 57 per cent of grades at A*-A and 83 per cent at A*-B, spread across a broad menu that runs from sciences and mathematics to economics, politics and the humanities. At GCSE, 60 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range. Beyond the core subjects, the school offers BTECs and the EPQ alongside traditional GCSEs and A-levels, and pupils can study French, German and Spanish.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr Jason Slack
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 183
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well provided for, with rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, athletics and cricket all on offer. Music has a particular standing here, reflected in dedicated music scholarships alongside academic awards.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1502
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 26.84%
- EHC plans
- 0.45%
Mobile phone policy
Not permitted in infants or juniors. In seniors and sixth form, must be 'not seen, not heard' and not used without permission from staff
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,978
Means-tested bursaries available for Year 7 and Year 12 entry
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The King's School In Macclesfield 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.