About the school
The King's School in Macclesfield is a selective independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-18. Its main senior entry point is at age 11 into Year 7, and applicants for Year 7 sit four entrance papers followed by interview and a school reference.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Age range | 3-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,300 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Day is being held on Saturday 10 October, 2026. Sixth Form Open Evening is being held on Wednesday 30 September from 6.30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Greater Manchester Consortium of Schools |
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free The King's School In Macclesfield practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 4 Dec 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 15 Jan 2027 |
For September 2027 entry, bursary applications were due by 2026-11-30; interviews took place w/c Monday 25 January 2027; offers were emailed on 2027-02-23; acceptance deadline for bursary and scholarship offers was 2027-03-02; acceptance deadline for 11+ offers was 2027-03-04. The admissions page also advertises Open Day on Saturday 10 October 2026 and Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 30 September from 6.30pm.
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