The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.9
14.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.41
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,330
- Capacity
- 86%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Jason Slack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Alderley Road, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fallibroome Academy
Secondary · 832m away
Upton Priory School
Primary · 958m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Whirley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Prestbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Eden School
Independent · 2.0km away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield currently has 1,330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's School In Macclesfield take?
The King's School In Macclesfield caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield is in Macclesfield, SK10 4SP, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School In Macclesfield have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's School In Macclesfield has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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