Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11MixedChurch of England
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DF
Headteacher · Mrs Anne-Marie Willis
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Key facts
Pupils233Capacity 210
OfstedOutstandingInspected 26 March 2024
TrustLiverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Free school meals5.8%
Ofsted
Outstanding
Graded inspection on 26 March 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Knowsley council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in KnowsleyNearby schools for the same ages
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery0.2 mi
- All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.8 mi
- St Basil's Catholic Primary School1.1 mi
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School1.2 mi
- Oakdene Primary Academy1.3 mi