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Outstanding Results 2026

  • A Level: 99.5% pass rate, 85% high grades A* to C, and 58% top grades A* to B
  • Level 3 BTEC: 99% pass rate, 79% Distinction* / Distinction grades
  • Level 3 UAL: 100% pass rate
  • T Levels: 100% pass rate, 95% high grades

Learn more about Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

We are Ofsted OUTSTANDING

In 2020 and 2024, Cronton has been awarded the highest possible rating by Ofsted who have judged the college to be OUTSTANDING. 

£28 million Investment investment in campus facilities

We have invested £28 million in college facilities, including the Cronton Playhouse, dance studio, media suites, IDEA Centre, science labs, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Sport and Public Services Centre, and, NEW for 2026, brand-new music facilities.

Travelling to Cronton College

Bus Pass / Great Location

For the academic year 26/27 we are offering a FREE* Warrington’s Own Bus pass which includes our 21 dedicated and direct college buses. These buses cover Widnes, Runcorn, Warrington, St Helens, Knowsley, Huyton, Liverpool, Helsby and Frodsham.

Outstanding Teachers

Outstanding Teachers

Outstanding teachers and award winning student support. We have recruited some of the best teaching staff in the country who are experts at teaching A Level or vocational qualifications in their specialist subject.

Students success at Cronton College

Success and Destinations

Our students have excellent progression to university and employment, with this year’s students progressing to some of the top universities in the country. These include Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Sheffield, Leeds, Warwick, Manchester and Liverpool, and prestigious degree apprenticeships including Rolls-Royce.

Learn more about our wide range of courses at Cronton Sixth Form College

Wide Range of Courses

Choose from 30 A Level subjects and over 25 Vocational courses including BTECs, UAL and T Level qualifications.

Trips and Visits at Cronton Sixth Form College

Trips and Visits

Our students have the opportunity to go on over 200 trips per year including: New York, San Francisco, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, Netherlands and Skiing in Alpe d’Huez. Students also visit many local and UK attractions including West End shows and prestigious universities as part of their course and enrichment programmes.

Learn more about Centre of Excellence at Cronton Sixth Form College

Centres of Excellence

At Cronton Sixth Form we have Centres of Excellence in:

  • STEM
  • Performing Arts
  • Sport

Learn more about Professional Studies Programme at Cronton Sixth Form College

Professional Studies Programme

Progression to prestigious universities is becoming increasingly competitive and entry into the top professions demand that students can demonstrate high level employability skills. Our professional studies programme focuses on four highly competitive career pathways:

  • Tomorrow’s Teachers
  • Tomorrow’s Lawyers
  • Tomorrow’s Scientists
  • Tomorrow’s Medical Professionals
  • Student Leadership Team

Learn more about Professional Universities Programme at Cronton Sixth Form College

High Achievers Programme

More than 100 High Achievers and Professional Studies schemes, trips and events, including trips to Oxford, Cambridge, and London universities.

Learn more about Student Support at Cronton Sixth Form College

Student Support

At Cronton Sixth Form College we want to make sure that you realise your full personal and academic potential. Enjoying college life and becoming fully involved will make the experience one of many happy memories you will have for the rest of your life.