Compare Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Whiston Willis Primary Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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

At a glance

This page compares Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Whiston Willis Primary Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Widnes, Cheshire, Liverpool, Merseyside and Prescot, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Cronton Church of England Primary Academy), published May 2024. 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 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST and Wade Deacon Trust.

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Attribute	Cronton Church of England Primary Academy WA8 5DF	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School L36 6DS	Whiston Willis Primary Academy L35 2XY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Widnes Cheshire WA8 5DF	Liverpool Merseyside L36 6DS	Prescot Merseyside L35 2XY
Latest Ofsted	1 15 May 2024	1 4 Dec 2023	1 10 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	353
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST	Knowsley (340)	Wade Deacon Trust
Website	www.crontonce.co.uk	www.stjosephshuyton.co.uk	www.whistonwillis.co.uk
Telephone	01514243881	01514778990	01514778270
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School

L36 6DS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DS
Ofsted: 1 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Knowsley (340)
Website: www.stjosephshuyton.co.uk
Telephone: 01514778990

Whiston Willis Primary Academy

L35 2XY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Prescot
Merseyside
L35 2XY
Ofsted: 1 10 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wade Deacon Trust
Website: www.whistonwillis.co.uk
Telephone: 01514778270

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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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