Cronton Church of England Primary Academy vs St Basil's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km 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
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Widnes, North West | St Basil's Catholic Primary School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 2,286 | #1391 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4282 of 15,697 | #10861 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 53.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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.stbasilsprimary.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 36.8).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 62%).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 223.
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Basil's Catholic Primary School 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 St Basil's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cronton Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 36.8 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 St Basil's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km 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. St Basil's Catholic Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and St Basil's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is 502nd of 2,286 and St Basil's Catholic Primary School is 1391st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).