The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elise Waldron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrocketts Community Primary School
Primary · 681m away
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 945m away
Bristnall Hall Technology College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bristnall Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Annie Lennard Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Victoria Park Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Shireland Technology Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Devonshire Junior Academy?
Devonshire Junior Academy currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Devonshire Junior Academy take?
Devonshire Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Devonshire Junior Academy?
Devonshire Junior Academy is in Smethwick, B67 7AT, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Devonshire Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Devonshire Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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