Calday Grange Grammar School vs St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 61 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
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,483 students
| Measure | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral, North West | St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 536 | #168 of 536 |
| National rank | #171 of 4,090 | #1457 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,493 | 1,483 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 1,483 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.1 | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.6% | 53.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.46 | 4.20 |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | 27.0 |
| town | Wirral | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calday.co.uk | www.saintwilfrids.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Calday Grange Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 60.5).
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 1,483.
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is boys and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 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 St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Calday Grange Grammar School ranks higher (93.4 vs 60.5 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 St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calday Grange Grammar School: 1,493. St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy: 1,483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calday Grange Grammar School and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Calday Grange Grammar School is 19th of 536 and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is 168th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).