Calday Grange Grammar School vs Hilbre High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 938 m 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
Hilbre High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
| Measure | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral, North West | Hilbre High School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 536 | #396 of 536 |
| National rank | #171 of 4,090 | #3244 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,493 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.1 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.6% | 24.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | 22.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calday.co.uk | www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Calday Grange Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 24.1).
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 1,154.
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is boys and Hilbre High 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 Hilbre High School?
On the Success Index (England), Calday Grange Grammar School ranks higher (93.4 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Calday Grange Grammar School and Hilbre High School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calday Grange Grammar School: 1,493. Hilbre High School: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calday Grange Grammar School and Hilbre High School rank in North West?
Calday Grange Grammar School is 19th of 536 and Hilbre High School is 396th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).