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Devonshire Junior Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Devonshire Junior Academy is a academy converter primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 357 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

357

Pupils

360

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Devonshire Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Devonshire Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sandwell catchment area documents →

Devonshire Junior Academy — School Information

Full address
Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
38.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141292

Other Primary Schools in Smethwick

If Devonshire Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Smethwick are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Devonshire Junior Academy

Is Devonshire Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Devonshire Junior Academy is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Devonshire Junior Academy?

Admission to Devonshire Junior Academy is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Devonshire Junior Academy cover?

Devonshire Junior Academy is a primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Devonshire Junior Academy?

Devonshire Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.