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The King's School In Macclesfield
Alderley Road, Prestbury, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4SP, Cheshire East
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,330
Capacity
1,550
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a total of 1,330 pupils, this institution offers education for ages 3-19 but currently faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.9 and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall effectiveness, and there are no entries for the EBacc, indicating a potential area for growth in subject breadth. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 28.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.27686, -2.16675 · SK10 4SP
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111473
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.kingsmac.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School In Macclesfield rated by Ofsted?
The King's School In Macclesfield has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The King's School In Macclesfield a good school?
The King's School In Macclesfield scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The King's School In Macclesfield in GCSEs?
The King's School In Macclesfield achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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