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 in the school 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.
Alumni
We are incredibly proud of our Alumni Community.

We have an incredibly diverse group of former pupils who have gone on to achieve a variety of things all across the world.
Contact Us
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mail@kingsmac.co.uk
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Cheshire
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King's Superheroes lead the charge for Comic Relief

King's Superheroes lead the charge for Comic Relief

Mar 19 2021

Spiderman, Cat Woman, Bat Girl and even the Yellow Peril paid homage to the nation's superheroes on Comic Relief Day at King's Infant & Junior School.

Alumni return to help establish wildlife habitat

Alumni return to help establish wildlife habitat

Mar 12 2021

King’s was delighted to welcome back former pupils Bert and Archie Thorneycroft, founders of Fruits of The Forage, to help establish hedgerows and fruit trees in a wildlife habitat area on the new campus.

Hillcrest purchases historic Cumberland St site

Hillcrest purchases historic Cumberland St site

Feb 19 2021

Hillcrest Homes has completed its purchase of the School’s historic Cumberland Street site and buildings.

Violinist Georgina earns prestigious RNCM Scholarship

Violinist Georgina earns prestigious RNCM Scholarship

Feb 18 2021

Brilliant violinist Georgina Bloomfield has earned a prestigious scholarship to the Royal Northern College of Music.

Cricketer Josh Earns Oxford Offer

Cricketer Josh Earns Oxford Offer

Feb 8 2021

Talented Year 13 student and cricketer Josh Rajendran has hit it out of the park by earning an offer from Oxford University.

The 17-year-old King's Sixth Form student needs an A* and two A grades to read Economics with Management at Hertford College, Oxford.

King's Establishes Heritage Orchard at New Campus

King's Establishes Heritage Orchard at New Campus

Dec 16 2020

The King's School is reviving forgotten apple varieties to create what will become the largest orchard of unique varieties in the county. Last week, young horticulturalists braved wintry conditions to plant the first 40 trees at the perfect time in the season, at King's stunning new £60 million campus.