Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Widnes, Knowsley
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Widnes, Knowsley for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 26 March 2024. Knowsley has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2025 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Knowsley
- Pupils on roll
- 233 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 26 March 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thoroughly enjoy their time at this school.”
- “They are happy, enthusiastic and highly eager to learn.”
- “The school’s motto, ‘Believe, Enjoy, Succeed, Together’, permeates through all aspects of school life.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 65% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 25 first-preference applications, 28 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2025 to 2026, as Knowsley published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Knowsley.
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery 0.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Halsnead Primary School 2.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Whiston Willis Primary Academy 2.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- St Luke's Catholic Primary School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Prescot Primary School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 2.9 mi Good Last distance published