Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Widnes, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 233 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Knowsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

233 / 210 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Smithy Lane, Widnes, Knowsley, WA8 5DF

Phone

01514243881

Headteacher

Anne-Marie Willis

Website

www.crontonce.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Widnes, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Cronton Church of England Primary Academy have?

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy has 233 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).

How does Cronton Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is located at Smithy Lane, Widnes, Knowsley, WA8 5DF.