Compare Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and Ditton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Infant School

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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?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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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; Ditton Primary School (Primary) in Widnes; St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Primary) in Widnes — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Ditton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Infant School. They are primary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school 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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Attribute	Cronton Church of England Primary Academy WA8 5DF	Ditton Primary School WA8 7HD	St Bede's Catholic Infant School WA8 6EL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Widnes Cheshire WA8 5DF	Widnes Cheshire WA8 7HD	Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EL
Latest Ofsted	1 15 May 2024	2 28 Nov 2023	1 4 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	225
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST	Warrington Primary Academy Trust	Halton (876)
Website	www.crontonce.co.uk	dittonprimary.co.uk	www.stbedesinfants.co.uk
Telephone	01514243881	01514245861	01514243112
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

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

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

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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