Calday Grange Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Grammar School Lane West Kirby Wirral Merseyside CH48 8GG |
| Phone | 01516252727 |
| Reference Number | 139144 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1509 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 94.96%
Girls: 5.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 224 | Unknown | 224 |
| 8 | 220 | Unknown | 220 |
| 9 | 219 | Unknown | 219 |
| 10 | 216 | Unknown | 216 |
| 11 | 221 | Unknown | 221 |
| 12 | 166 | 42 | 208 |
| 13 | 167 | 34 | 201 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2013-01-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-01-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Calday Grange Grammar School | ||
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-03-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-03-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Avalon School
Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 2HE |
0.48 miles |
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 3JT |
0.59 miles |
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Black Horse Hill Infant School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR |
0.68 miles |
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Black Horse Hill Junior School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR |
0.68 miles |
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West Kirby Primary School
Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ |
1.1 miles |
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Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH |
1.53 miles |
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Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR |
1.72 miles |
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Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School
Rigby Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RE |
1.73 miles |
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Greasby Infant School
Barker Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3NX |
1.74 miles |
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Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
126 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 3BH |
1.93 miles |
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Irby Primary School
Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR |
2.19 miles |
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Brookdale Primary School
Escolme Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1SE |
2.2 miles |
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Great Meols Primary School
Elwyn Road, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 7AP |
2.58 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LL |
2.93 miles |
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Overchurch Junior School
Moreton Road, Upton, 6 Berwyn Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
2.96 miles |
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Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
2.97 miles |
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Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0PB |
2.98 miles |
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Thingwall Primary School
Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 7UG |
2.98 miles |
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Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
2.99 miles |
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Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Portal Road, Pensby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 5YD |
3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hilbre High School
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ |
0.58 miles |
|
West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH |
1.09 miles |
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West Kirby Grammar School
Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP |
1.17 miles |
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Pensby High School
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 6XN |
2.62 miles |
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Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ |
2.86 miles |
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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA |
3.05 miles |
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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Wirral, CH49 5LA |
3.06 miles |
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Foxfield School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 5LF |
3.62 miles |
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Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG |
3.62 miles |
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
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3.74 miles |
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Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB |
3.79 miles |
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The Observatory School
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7QT |
4.28 miles |
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Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
4.59 miles |
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Wirral Hospitals' School
157 Park Road North, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 0EZ |
4.79 miles |
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ |
4.83 miles |
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Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY |
4.84 miles |
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St Anselm's College
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ |
4.94 miles |