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.
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mail@kingsmac.co.uk
The King's School in Macclesfield
Alderley Road
Prestbury
Cheshire
SK10 4SP
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Trips & Visits

We offer a significant range of school trips as a way of enriching our curriculum: we see education outside the classroom as a key part of delivering a rounded education.

Whether it be through curriculum-enriching trips linked to a specific academic subject, or a month-long cultural experience as part of an expedition to a remote part of the globe, there is something for everyone at King’s.

Trips are a big part of school life and serve a variety of functions, from academic day trips to theatres and museums to residential trips. There are also a huge number of outdoor pursuits trips; the Duke of Edinburgh scheme; ski trips; sports tours, and finally there are expeditions, such as the recent expeditions to Bolivia, Morocco, India, and Namibia.

Typical trips include the following experiences for pupils:

a night in a Museum (Year 3)
a Year 5 residential trip
a Year 6 Sports Tour (UK based)
Year 7 & 8 Chateau trip to Normandy
numerous DofE expeditions
a Senior Rugby Tour to Australia & Malaysia (2025), South America (2023), South Africa (2022)
Senior Cricket tour to UAE
a 'World Challenge' trip to Vietnam & Cambodia in 2025 (Java, Costa Rica, Croatia, Norway previously)
a Spanish trip to Murcia
A German Exchange programme
Ski Trips to Italy and France
an Economics & Business Studies trip to New York (2025)
Christmas Markets trip to Germany

Scuba Diving in the Red Sea

Scuba diving in the Red Sea from The King's School on Vimeo.