Open Other Primary Mixed

Devonshire Junior Academy

Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT
Part of: VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Devonshire Junior Academy
Smethwick, B67 7AT
357 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
188 Boys
169 Girls
About Devonshire Junior Academy

Devonshire Junior Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 357 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Elise Waldron.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Smethwick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10047178
URN 141292
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Harpal Tiwana Chair of Local Governing Body 07/11/2024 06/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Clements Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Elliott Local Governor 19/09/2025 18/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Deborah Hunt Local Governor 22/11/2024 21/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Farah Javed Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Farah Javed Local Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2025 Elected by parents
Kathryn Lamb Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ritu Sharma Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Ritu Sharma Local Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Gurcharn Singh Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elise Waldron Local Governor 09/12/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Devonshire Infant Academy
0 km • Smethwick
Other
Crocketts Community Primary School
0.68 km • Smethwick
Other
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
0.75 km • Smethwick
Other
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
0.95 km • Smethwick
Other
Galton Valley Primary School
1.19 km • Smethwick
Other
Bristnall Hall Academy
1.26 km • Oldbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Devonshire Junior Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Smethwick, Sandwell.
Devonshire Junior Academy has 357 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Devonshire Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Devonshire Junior Academy is Mrs Elise Waldron.
Devonshire Junior Academy is at Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Devonshire Junior Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Devonshire Junior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Elise Waldron
Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT
01215581654
www.devonshireacademies.org.uk
Location
B67 7AT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141292
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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