The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · Very close
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Tower College
Independent · 1.8km away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Oakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cronton Church of England Primary Academy take?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is in Widnes, WA8 5DF, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cronton Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cronton Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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