All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
| Measure | All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Widnes, North West | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1972 of 2,286 | #502 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14293 of 15,697 | #4282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allsaintsupton.co.uk | www.crontonce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 17.9).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 46%).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 182.
- •All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cronton Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Cronton Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 182. Cronton Church of England Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Cronton Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1972nd of 2,286 and Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is 502nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).