Cronton Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Widnes

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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Widnes, WA8 5DF

233 Pupils

210 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

7.30% FSM %

104 Boys

129 Girls

About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Knowsley, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 233 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Julie Roberts.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Knowsley or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Knowsley
Region	North West
Administrative District	Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency	Widnes and Halewood
Ward	Whiston and Cronton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-10-2017
UKPRN	10062429
URN	143456
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Deborah Doyle	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Beresford	Local Governor	26/01/2024	25/01/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Emma Briscoe	Local Governor	14/03/2023	13/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Reverend Peter Dawkin	Local Governor	28/07/2025	27/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Liz Dodson	Local Governor	21/05/2023	20/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Hill	Local Governor	15/07/2024	15/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Holland	Local Governor	31/01/2023	30/01/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Julie Roberts	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sylvia Thomson	Local Governor	01/09/2007	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne-Marie Willis	Local Governor	01/01/2026	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Andrea Wilson	Local Governor	01/01/2018	01/01/2030	Elected by school staff
Mr James Wynne	Local Governor	13/12/2024	12/12/2028	Elected by parents