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Calday Grange Grammar School
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.2 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,479
Capacity
1,504
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 68.1, placing it in the top 4% nationally. An outstanding 96% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 93% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid academic foundation. Additionally, 88% of parents express satisfaction with the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.1 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 93% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 82% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 69% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (358 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
Asian Indian5.2%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Black African0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.36759, -3.16264 · CH48 8GG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Calday Grange Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Calday Grange Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2016.
Is Calday Grange Grammar School a good school?
Calday Grange Grammar School scores 89.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Calday Grange Grammar School?
Based on 358 Ofsted Parent View responses, Calday Grange Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Calday Grange Grammar School in GCSEs?
Calday Grange Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.1. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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