Cronton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Widnes, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Cronton CofE Primary School currently has around 256 pupils on roll, which is about 122% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Smithy Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DF
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Knowsley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sylvia Thomson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104449

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 256
Number of Boys: 130
Number of Girls: 125

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 2,602 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF
3out of 4 2,910 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW
4out of 4 3,045 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cronton CofE Primary School
Smithy Lane , Cronton WA8 5DF
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane , Cronton WA8 5DF
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane , Cronton WA8 5DW
3out of 4 309 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
All Saints CofE (Controlled) Junior School
Hough Green Road , Hough Green WA8 4PG
- not rated 1,479 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hough Green Road , WA8 4PG
3out of 4 1,479 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU
3out of 4 2,304 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Bankfield School
Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU
- not rated 2,304 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rainhill High School
Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY
3out of 4 2,567 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rainhill High School
Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY
- not rated 2,567 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC High School
Highfield Road , WA8 7DW
- not rated 2,666 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College
Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA
- not rated 1,219 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Briars Hey
Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE
- not rated 1,936 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crossley Manor
Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE
- not rated 1,936 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Tower College
Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE
- not rated 1,942 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG
4out of 4 2,662 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF
3out of 4 2,731 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.