Calday Grange Grammar School vs West Kirby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
West Kirby Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral, North West | West Kirby Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #19 of 536 | #160 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #171 of 4,090 | #1263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,493 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 114.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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.calday.co.uk | www.westkirbyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Calday Grange Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 86.3).
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 297.
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is a academy school while West Kirby Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Calday Grange Grammar School is boys and West Kirby Primary 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 West Kirby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Calday Grange Grammar School ranks higher (93.4 vs 86.3 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 West Kirby Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calday Grange Grammar School: 1,493. West Kirby Primary School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Primary School rank in North West?
Calday Grange Grammar School is 19th of 536 and West Kirby Primary School is 160th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).