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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Customizr theme (other)
- WP (other)
- Enter Devonshire Infants (other)
- Enter Devonshire Juniors (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy (74.3)
- Devonshire Infant School (70.2)
- Victoria Park Primary (70.2)
- Crocketts Community Primary School (70.0)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (63.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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