Devonshire Junior Academy

About Devonshire Junior Academy

Devonshire Junior Academy is an academy converter in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 357 pupils on roll. It is part of VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 78.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

357 / 360 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Auckland Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 7AT

Phone

01215581654

Headteacher

Elise Waldron

Website

www.devonshireacademies.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Devonshire Junior Academy?

Devonshire Junior Academy is an academy converter in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Devonshire Junior Academy have?

Devonshire Junior Academy has 357 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Devonshire Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Devonshire Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Devonshire Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Devonshire Junior Academy is part of VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Devonshire Junior Academy?

Devonshire Junior Academy is located at Auckland Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 7AT.