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Where is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy located?

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is located in Widnes, Cheshire, North West, WA8 5DF.

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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Cronton Church of England Primary Academy has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 129 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.1%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.4%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2024KS2 expected67%Attendance95.6%

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Is it a fit?

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

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 129 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 67% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 63/100

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Air quality53/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

At Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths.

Attendance at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is 11.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy has 129 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cronton Church of England Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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