The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield
The King's School In Macclesfield is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Macclesfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The King's School In Macclesfield in detail
The King's School In Macclesfield in its own words
In its own words: "King's has all the advantages of a large school, with fine buildings and facilities, an unrivalled range of extra-curricular opportunities, and a reputation for attracting the very best teaching staff."
From the headteacher's welcome: "King's is one of England's great independent schools, with a history stretching back more than five centuries, a reputation for delivering outstanding education and an impressive modern campus with enviable facilities. Learning and personal development are at the heart of all that we do."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, STEM and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £40.00 per day.
Coming up: an admissions event on Sunday 1 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027 and an open day on Thursday 22 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cheshire East
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School In Macclesfield can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The King's School In Macclesfield are Beech Hall School (1.6 miles), Alderley Edge School for Girls (3.5 miles), The Ryleys School (3.6 miles) and Wilmslow Preparatory School (4.4 miles).
Beech Hall SchoolAlderley Edge School for GirlsThe Ryleys SchoolWilmslow Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 103 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 401 pupils (30.5%) received SEN support and 7 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Prestbury Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The King's School In Macclesfield stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 January 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
28 November 2018
Integrated
17 November 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,825 to £19,746
depending on year group
| Infants (Age 5-6) per term, per annum (inclusive of VAT). | £15,825 a year |
| Juniors (Age 7-11) per term, per annum (inclusive of VAT). | £16,020 a year |
| Senior & Sixth Form (Age 11-18) per term, per annum (inclusive of VAT). | £19,746 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Cheshire East - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School In Macclesfield can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from The King's School In Macclesfield
The Countdown is on for this Year’s Spectacular Show!
30 Sep 2026
Student Perspective: A Night at the Theatre to watch High School Musical
24 Sep 2026
Student Leadership Conference
17 Sep 2026
King's Netballers & Hockey players enjoy tour to Malaysia & Singapore
14 Sep 2026
King’s Opens New £5m Sports Pavilion
10 Sep 2026
Celebrations on A Level results day!
1 Sep 2026
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
1,315 pupils
1,550 places
235 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Macclesfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Macclesfield
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,404
Applications
4,072
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
401
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
31.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,315
Total Pupils
738
Boys
577
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The King's School In Macclesfield
Questions parents ask about The King's School In Macclesfield
What are GCSE results like at The King's School In Macclesfield?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The King's School In Macclesfield can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The King's School In Macclesfield last inspected?
The King's School In Macclesfield is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
How many pupils go to The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield has around 1315 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The King's School In Macclesfield?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield is at Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4SP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)