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Calday Grange Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 8GGSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
+0.31
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
216 1st-choice / 213 places
Ranking
#823
of 3,141 nationally

About Calday Grange Grammar School

If you're a parent in Wirral weighing up Calday Grange Grammar School, the first thing you'll notice from the most recent Parent View survey is that 88% of respondents would recommend the school. That's based on 358 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, so it's a solid, recent signal. Digging into the individual questions, the picture is consistently positive: 89% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 91% felt their child is safe. On academic expectations, 91% agreed the school has high expectations for their child, and 89% felt their child does well. The school is clearly popular too — for 2025/26 admissions, it received 357 applications for 213 places, with 212 of those going to first-preference applicants. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.68, meaning for every place, nearly two families wanted it. That level of demand, combined with strong parent satisfaction, suggests a school that local families trust and value.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGrammar School Lane, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 8GG
HeadteacherStephen Gray
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils1,479
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity1,479 / 1,504 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 358 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfArt StudiosSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsRugbyCricketBasketballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessYoung EnterpriseDramaChoirGardeningDuke of EdinburghEco ClubModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Calday Grange Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.