Beech Hall School vs The King's School In Macclesfield
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
209 students
The King's School In Macclesfield
Macclesfield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,315 students
| Measure | Beech Hall School Macclesfield, North West | The King's School In Macclesfield Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 536 | #409 of 536 |
| National rank | #3205 of 4,090 | #3328 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 209 | 1,315 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,315 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 28.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.69 | 2.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.1 |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechhallschool.org | www.kingsmac.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beech Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 23.0).
- •The King's School In Macclesfield is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 209.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beech Hall School better than The King's School In Macclesfield?
On the Success Index (England), Beech Hall School ranks higher (24.6 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beech Hall School and The King's School In Macclesfield?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hall School: 209. The King's School In Macclesfield: 1,315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hall School and The King's School In Macclesfield rank in North West?
Beech Hall School is 392nd of 536 and The King's School In Macclesfield is 409th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).