Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, Merseyside · CH48 8GG
AAB+ A-level
24.8%
9–7 GCSE
52.7%
Pupils
1,509
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Calday Grange Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar in West Kirby, Wirral, serving 1,509 pupils across years 7–13. The school combines academic rigour with a structured house system and broad co-curricular offer, positioning itself as a traditional grammar with modern pastoral support. It draws a strong local and regional catchment and maintains the selective ethos typical of selective state secondaries in the North West.
- →Selective entry ensures academically ambitious peer group and rigorous teaching
- →House system and structured pastoral care appeal to parents seeking community and mentorship
- →Broad co-curricular range including CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, music, and sport reduces fees burden vs independent schools
- →Strong sixth form with A-level pathways and credible Oxbridge support
Who thrives here
Academically able, self-motivated boys from ages 11–18 who thrive in a structured, tradition-oriented environment with competitive sport and leadership opportunities. Suits families valuing pastoral care through house systems and service-based enrichment.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby
Wirral, Merseyside
CH48 8GG
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Calday Grange Grammar School cost?
Calday Grange Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Calday Grange Grammar School?
Calday Grange Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Calday Grange Grammar School's exam results?
At Calday Grange Grammar School, 24.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 52.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Calday Grange Grammar School a boarding school?
Calday Grange Grammar School is a day school in Wirral and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and house system integration fostering community and belonging
✓Academically rigorous but supportive teaching approach (High Performance Learning ethos)
✓Broad, well-resourced co-curricular with CCF, music, and DofE highly regarded
✓Effective sixth form with credible Oxbridge pathway and university support
Common concerns
!Limited transparent data on exam outcomes and university destinations (Ofsted not yet inspected; no published P8/contextual value-add)
!Large cohort (1,500+) may reduce individualism and personalised attention for some pupils
!Lack of diversity in specialist STEM or music scholarships compared to independent competitors