Devonshire Junior Academy

A good academy converter school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Devonshire Junior Academy.

Smethwick, B677AT Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Auckland Road
Smethwick, B677AT
Phone
1215581654
Website
devonshireacademies.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141292
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT
Website
www.devonshireacademies.org.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
358
Free School Meals
32.7% (117 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
358 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Trust values aim to develop well rounded children who are resilient and ready to make a positive contribution to the world we live in

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs Waldron, inviting parents to learn about life at Devonshire Academies and opportunities for pupils.

Facilities

Extensive green field site Spacious building that gives pupils the opportunity to experience a variety of different learning environments

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