Cronton Church of England Primary Academy vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 283 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Widnes, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 2,286 | #468 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4282 of 15,697 | #3967 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 233 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.crontonce.co.uk | www.holyfamilycronton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 67.9).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 216.
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Cronton Church of England Primary Academy better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (69.7 vs 67.9 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 Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy: 233. Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery rank in North West?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is 502nd of 2,286 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 468th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).