# Devonshire Junior Academy — Smethwick, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Waldron

## Contact

- **Address:** Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT
- **Phone:** 0121 558 1654
- **Website:** https://www.devonshireacademies.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/smethwick/devonshire-junior-academy-16117

## About

We are a large primary school located in Smethwick and we are part of the Victoria Academies Trust. We believe that all children should experience a high quality purposeful, diverse learning that immerses them fully.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic facilities and values!: We've been impressed with the green field site and spacious building at Devonshire Junior Academy. Our child has thrived in their diverse learning environments and we appreciate the emphasis on developing well-rounded, resilient children. We're grateful for the positive influence of the teachers and staff. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school community!: We're so grateful for our time at Devonshire Junior Academy. Our child was supported by a wonderful team of teachers and staff who nurtured their individual needs and talents. The green field site is a real asset and we loved watching our child explore and learn in such a beautiful environment. *(May 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some good, some areas for improvement: We've mixed feelings about Devonshire Junior Academy. On the plus side, the facilities are excellent and the teachers seem enthusiastic. However, we've encountered some difficulties with communication and our child's progress hasn't always been clear. We hope the school will continue to work on these areas. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent curriculum offer: Our child has loved the variety of learning experiences at Devonshire Junior Academy. The curriculum offer is engaging and relevant, and we appreciate the way the teachers encourage curiosity and independence. We're happy with the progress our child has made so far. *(Dec 2021)*

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