Avalon School vs Calday Grange Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 772 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon School
Wirral · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
| Measure | Avalon School Wirral, North West | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #19 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 104 | 1,493 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 1,493 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.avalon-school.co.uk/ | www.calday.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 104.
- •Avalon School is a independent school while Calday Grange Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Avalon School is co-educational and Calday Grange Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon School better than Calday Grange Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avalon School and Calday Grange Grammar School?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avalon School: 104. Calday Grange Grammar School: 1,493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avalon School and Calday Grange Grammar School rank in North West?
Avalon School is unranked and Calday Grange Grammar School is 19th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).