Is Devonshire Junior Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 35th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Devonshire Junior Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Devonshire Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Devonshire Junior Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Devonshire Junior Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Devonshire Junior Academy

Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT

Local ranking35th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 86

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 357
Boys: 193 (55%)
Girls: 156 (45%)
Capacity: 360 (97% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 38.7%
EAL: 81.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.6%
SEN Support: 10.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,333/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 51.7%
Asian Pakistani: 19.1%
Asian Other: 6.5%
White British: 3.6%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.4%
Other: 3.4%

51.7%

Asian Indian

19.1%

Asian Pakistani

6.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01215581654

elise.waldron1@devjunacademy.org.uk

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Auckland Road

Smethwick, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141292
UKPRN: 10047178
Establishment No.: 2124
Trust: VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST

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