Calday Grange Grammar School vs Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 76 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
| Measure | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral, North West | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #19 of 536 | #18 of 536 |
| National rank | #171 of 4,090 | #165 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,493 | 1,496 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 1,496 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.1 | 74.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.6% | 96% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 7.04 |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | 38.1 |
| town | Wirral | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calday.co.uk | www.crgs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (93.4 vs 93.5).
- •Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,493.
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is boys and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is co-educational.
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 Calday Grange Grammar School better than Clitheroe Royal 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 Calday Grange Grammar School and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calday Grange Grammar School: 1,493. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: 1,496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calday Grange Grammar School and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School rank in North West?
Calday Grange Grammar School is 19th of 536 and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is 18th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).