Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Widnes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 4th of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 15 May 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

233 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals6%

6%, 20.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3%

3%, 18.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	46% met the expected standard
St Basil's Catholic Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Oakdene Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Willis
Phone: 01514243881
Website: crontonce.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DF
Local authority: Knowsley
URN: 143456

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.