Cronton Church of England Primary Academy vs Tower College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Tower College
Prescot · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
279 students
| Measure | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Widnes, North West | Tower College Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #502 of 2,286 | #40 of 536 |
| National rank | #4282 of 15,697 | #369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 233 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 41.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crontonce.co.uk | towercollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tower College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 67.9).
- •Tower College is the larger school with 279 students compared with 233.
- •Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Tower College is a independent 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 Tower College?
On the Success Index (England), Tower College ranks higher (86.8 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 Tower College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy: 233. Tower College: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and Tower College rank in North West?
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy is 502nd of 2,286 and Tower College is 40th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).