The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.1
24.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
50.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 243 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,479
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- CALDAY GRANGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Stephen Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
January 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvalon School
Independent · 772m away
Hilbre High School
Secondary · 938m away
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Kirby School and College
Special school · 1.8km away
West Kirby Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
West Kirby Grammar School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Calday Grange Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Calday Grange Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Calday Grange Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Calday Grange Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calday Grange Grammar School?
Calday Grange Grammar School currently has 1,479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calday Grange Grammar School take?
Calday Grange Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Calday Grange Grammar School?
Calday Grange Grammar School is in Wirral, CH48 8GG, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calday Grange Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Calday Grange Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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