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.
| Address: | Smithy Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DF |
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| 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 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 256 |
| Number of Boys: | 130 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.