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Devonshire Infant Academy
Ages 3–7349 pupils
Devonshire Infant Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Smethwick, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 349 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Smethwick can view Devonshire Infant Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Smethwick (B67 7AT), Devonshire Infant Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake20.2%
Free school meals20.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language84.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher27.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Smethwick
All schools in Smethwick →Devonshire Junior AcademyGood · 0.0 miHolly Lodge High School College of ScienceGood · 0.5 miUplands Manor Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.6 miCrocketts Community Primary School0.4 miAnnie Lennard Primary School0.8 miGalton Valley Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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