Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Smithy Lane, Cronton
Town/City: Widnes
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA8 5DF
Telephone Number: 0151 424 3881
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Liverpool

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Willis
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.8%

Location and administration

URN: 143456
DfE Number: 340/3300
UKPRN: 10062429
UPRN: 40040479
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Knowsley (E08000011)
Constituency: Widnes and Halewood (E14001584)
Electoral Ward: Whiston and Cronton (E05010948)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 349331E, 388505N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 29.67" N 2° 45' 47.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5V96RP+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery (0.3km)
  2. All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.4km)
  3. St Basil's Catholic Primary School (1.8km)
  4. Tower College (1.8km)
  5. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School (2.0km)
  6. Oakdene Primary Academy (2.1km)
  7. Ormiston Chadwick Academy (2.1km)
  8. Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (2.3km)
  9. Lunts Heath Primary School (2.3km)
  10. Rainhill High School (2.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Sarah Beresford - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Ms Emma Briscoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Reverend Peter Dawkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 July 2029.
  • Liz Dodson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Deborah Doyle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mr Alan Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Liptrot - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Anne-Marie Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Andrea Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr James Wynne - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2028.