Devonshire Junior Academy

URN: 141292 • Smethwick B67 7AT

Overview

Name
Devonshire Junior Academy
URN
141292
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Elise Waldron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01215581654
Website
Visit
Address
Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT

Summary

Devonshire Junior Academy is a mixed primary school located in Smethwick, part of the Victoria Academies Trust. Catering to children aged 7 to 11, the academy has a capacity of 360 pupils and currently serves 357 students. The school is set in a spacious environment with extensive outdoor facilities, including playgrounds, a sports field, and woodland areas, which enhance the learning experience.

The curriculum at Devonshire is designed to provide a high-quality, diverse education that fosters both academic and personal development. Class teachers work closely with teaching assistants to deliver a well-rounded educational experience. The school also collaborates with external providers for music and sports coaching, ensuring that pupils have access to a variety of extracurricular activities.

Devonshire Junior Academy places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and the community. The school encourages open communication, allowing parents to engage with teachers and support their children's learning journey. The ethos of the academy focuses on developing resilience, critical thinking, and strong values such as fairness and kindness in all students.

Key details

LA
Sandwell
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
360
Pupils
357
Boys
188
Girls
169
FSM %
38.70
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 357 188 169 360 38.70
2024-09-11 358 187 171 360 32.10
2023-09-11 357 177 180 360 21.60
2022-09-11 357 177 180 360 21.60
2021-09-11 352 184 168 360 17.30
2020-09-11 370 179 191 360 13.50

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