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Best 3 Primary schools in Widnes – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Cronton Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in Widnes; St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Primary) in Widnes; Ditton Primary School (Primary) in Widnes — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, St Bede's Catholic Infant School and Ditton Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Widnes, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Cronton Church of England Primary Academy), published May 2024. The lowest is 2 (Ditton Primary School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Cronton Church of England Primary Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST and Warrington Primary Academy Trust.

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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
WA8 5DF
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 5DF
Ofsted
1 15 May 2024
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Website
www.crontonce.co.uk
Telephone
01514243881
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
WA8 6EL
Phase / Type
Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 6EL
Ofsted
1 4 Dec 2023
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Halton (876)
Website
www.stbedesinfants.co.uk
Telephone
01514243112
Ditton Primary School
WA8 7HD
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7HD
Ofsted
2 28 Nov 2023
Pupils
≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Warrington Primary Academy Trust
Website
dittonprimary.co.uk
Telephone
01514245861
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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