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The King's School in Macclesfield
Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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Academics
Qualifications offered
Entrance requirements
King's is a selective school. Applications are handled by the Admissions Department. A non-refundable Entrance Assessment Registration Fee of £75 is payable upon application.
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Boarding & pastoral
Boarding type: Day
Dining: Infant fees include cooked school lunches. School meals in the Juniors and Seniors are optional and chargeable.
Pastoral care: The school operates within three smaller Divisions, each with its own Principal and pastoral team, creating an intimate 'small school within a school' feel. The school emphasises exceptional pastoral care, a wellbeing programme, and an inclusion policy. Every child is valued as an individual.
Latest inspection
ISI Inspection 2025 — positive outcomes cited including: pupils making good progress, children well supported academically and pastorally, wide range of enrichment activities.