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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.0 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
233
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a favorable environment for learning. However, only 13% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.39094, -2.76336 · WA8 5DF
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN143456
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.crontonce.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Cronton Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy scores 92.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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