Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy stands out against the Knowsley local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 60%, Cronton achieves 67% — a clear seven-point advantage. This places the school 16th out of 50 primary schools in Knowsley, comfortably in the top half of the borough. The school’s reading results are particularly strong, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 27% reaching the higher standard. Maths follows closely at 77% expected and 23% higher. Writing is the weakest of the three core subjects, with 77% at expected and 20% at higher, but still above the LA average. The school’s overall ranking score of 67 puts it in the top 50 nationally for this metric, and it sits 812th out of 2,065 primaries in the North West region.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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