The King's School In Macclesfield
The King's School In Macclesfield is an independent school in Macclesfield for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 1,315 pupils on roll. In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 66.6, and 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2018. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Alderley Road Macclesfield SK10 4SP |
| Phone | 01625260000 |
| Reference Number | 111473 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1315 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.12%
Girls: 43.88% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 66.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 98% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 45.17 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.42 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 45.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 30.5% of pupils at The King's School In Macclesfield were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does The King's School In Macclesfield have?
The King's School In Macclesfield has 1,315 pupils on roll.
What age range does The King's School In Macclesfield cover?
The King's School In Macclesfield for pupils aged 3 to 19.
What are The King's School In Macclesfield's GCSE results?
In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 66.6, and 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The King's School In Macclesfield?
The King's School In Macclesfield is at Alderley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP.