Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Address | Smithy Lane, WA8 5DF |
| School Website | www.crontonce.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1514243881 |
| URN | 143456 |
School Census
| Total | 235 |
| Girls/Boys | 125/110 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.2%/46.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 26/03/2013 | Outstanding |
| 19/11/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 110.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.9 |
| Writing Progress | 3.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 43% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hall Lane, , WA8 5DW