Devonshire Infant Academy
111%
Capacity
349
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Devonshire Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elise Waldron, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
Devonshire Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 90 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 113 were first-preference applications.
Devonshire Infant Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 50% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Devonshire Infant Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Devonshire Infant Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Auckland Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 7AT |
| Headteacher | Elise Waldron |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.0% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 315 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
113 families put this school as their 1st choice (77% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Auckland Road, Smethwick
Sandwell, B67 7AT
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