Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, Merseyside, North West · CH48 8GG
One of the largest selective boys' schools in the area, Calday Grange Grammar School educates close to 1,479 pupils on the Wirral and sits just shy of its 1,504-place capacity. Entry at 11 is keenly contested, with 210 places offered each year through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium. The school draws a relatively settled local intake, reflected in modest proportions of pupils on free school meals (8.1%) and with English as an additional language (4.8%).
1,479
Pupils
210
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,479
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside, North West
- Website
- http://www.calday.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Wirral Admissions Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 210
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
15 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
68.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
93%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 68.1 comfortably exceeds the national figure of 46.9, and 93% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17 is typical for a large school of this kind. These figures point to a strong, consistently academic environment.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.96%
- EHC plans
- 0.47%
- English as additional language
- 4.8%
- Free school meals
- 8.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A large, high-performing boys' grammar where strong GCSE outcomes are the norm. Families should prepare for a competitive 11+ assessed in Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning via GL Assessment.
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Calday Grange Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Calday Grange Grammar School located?
Calday Grange Grammar School is located at Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 8GG.
What type of school is Calday Grange Grammar School?
Calday Grange Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Calday Grange Grammar School test in the 11+?
Calday Grange Grammar School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Calday Grange Grammar School use for the 11+?
Calday Grange Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Calday Grange Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Calday Grange Grammar School 11+ exam is on 15 September 2026.
How do I apply to Calday Grange Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Calday Grange Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Calday Grange Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Calday Grange Grammar School belong to?
Calday Grange Grammar School is part of the Wirral Admissions Test consortium.
How many places does Calday Grange Grammar School offer?
Calday Grange Grammar School has a published admission number of 210 places.
How many pupils attend Calday Grange Grammar School?
Calday Grange Grammar School has approximately 1,479 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.