About Us
King’s is one of England’s great independent schools, with a history stretching back for more than five centuries and a reputation for delivering outstanding education. We welcome boys and girls aged 3 - 18 into our dynamic, stimulating and happy co-educational learning environment.
Admissions
King's is a selective school and the admissions for all age groups are handled by our Admissions Department, who would be only too happy to answer your questions. At King's, we do all we can to guide you through the process to make it as straightforward as possible.
Academic
At King's we deliver a broad and innovative curriculum, within a supportive and stimulating learning environment that fosters an atmosphere of intellectual challenge. One of our core aims is ‘to develop lively and enquiring minds’ with an inclusive approach to challenge and enrichment.
School Life
Whether in the Infants or Sixth Form, pupils will discover passions and develop talents they never knew they had. We are committed to bringing out the best in every pupil, not making them conform to a single mould. King’s is a happy place to grow and learn - we cultivate individuality and celebrate success, of all forms.
Co-Curricular
We are renowned for our excellence in music, drama, sport and other extra-curricular activities as well as being one of the largest Duke of Edinburgh Award Centres in the Country. Co-curricular opportunities start in the Infants right through to the Sixth Form.
News & Events
We are proud of our students and their achievements. Our news posts give an insight into the range of activities our students are involved in both in and outside the classroom. Our many open events enable families to come and see for themselves the amazing facilities and opportunities we have on offer at King's.
Facilities Hire
We offer a wide range of impressive facilities making King's the perfect place for a variety of purposes including sport events, corporate hospitality functions, exhibitions, concerts, training facilities, practice sessions and shows.
Contact Us
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mail@kingsmac.co.uk
The King's School in Macclesfield
Alderley Road
Prestbury
Cheshire
SK10 4SP
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Sixth Form News

New School Captain Team announced

New School Captain Team announced

May 6 2025

A dazzling duo of the King's School best young actors have landed new parts as the next School Captains.

King's Sixth Formers showcase their research skills

King's Sixth Formers showcase their research skills

Apr 30 2025

The King's School Sixth Form students showcased their detailed research into some of today's most perplexing ethical and technical challenges at their annual EPQ evening.

Alumna Hannah Gibson gives inspirational talk to next generation of pupils

Alumna Hannah Gibson gives inspirational talk to next generation of pupils

Apr 22 2025

Chief Executive Officer at Ocado and former senior Policy Advisor at No.10 Downing Street, Hannah Gibson gave the King's Founders' Day address to pupils.

Students gain insight into the Criminal System

Students gain insight into the Criminal System

Mar 10 2025

Sixth Formers got a look at life behind bars when three former prisoners visited A Level Psychology students to tell of the harsh reality of a criminal conviction.

Annabel to study tomorrow's world at Cambridge

Annabel to study tomorrow's world at Cambridge

Mar 6 2025

Brilliant young Macclesfield Computer Scientist Annabel Hawkins knows that her subject is developing so rapidly that by the time she finishes her course at Murray Edwards College Cambridge, some of what she has learned might already be out of date.

SEB TO STUDY ARABIC AT OXFORD

SEB TO STUDY ARABIC AT OXFORD

Mar 6 2025

Talented linguist, Sebastian Fitzgerald, hopes his offer to read Arabic at New College, Oxford, will lead to a career in international diplomacy.