Calday Grange Grammar School- 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Calday Grange Grammar School, Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 8GG
- Number of pupils: 1,200+ (boys aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: theschool@calday.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Wirral 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Wirral residents)
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See Calday Grange Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Calday Grange Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1636, Calday Grange Grammar School is one of England’s oldest state grammar schools, renowned for combining historic tradition with academic excellence. In 2023, the school achieved 88% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 83% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a broad curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages, and economics. Calday’s innovative “Excellence in Boys’ Education” program focuses on developing independent learning skills, while its £5m sports complex and performing arts centre provide outstanding facilities. The school maintains strong links with local industries and universities.
Beyond academics, Calday provides an exceptional extracurricular program including championship-winning rugby teams, award-winning Combined Cadet Force, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s unique “Calday Passport” challenges students to complete leadership, creative and community projects.
Navigating the Application process at Calday Grange Grammar School
- Registration: Apply for Wirral 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Wirral 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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The Wirral 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 224+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Wirral
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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