Calday Grange Grammar School, Wirral
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2016 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
358 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
62
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,493 pupils
1,504 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wirral
Admissions Demand - Wirral
Places available
3,974
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Secondary admissions across Wirral (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.59821%
Overall absence
8.64422%
Persistent absence
1,099
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Calday Grange Grammar School
Avalon School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
West Kirby Primary School
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
Greasby Junior School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Greasby Infant School
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