Bristnall Hall Academy vs Devonshire Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,088 students
Devonshire Infant Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
346 students
| Measure | Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury, West Midlands | Devonshire Infant Academy Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 493 | #1050 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1997 of 4,090 | #10256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,088 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 346 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 109.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldbury | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/ | www.devonshireacademies.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bristnall Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 39.5).
- •Bristnall Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 346.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristnall Hall Academy better than Devonshire Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bristnall Hall Academy ranks higher (49.3 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bristnall Hall Academy and Devonshire Infant Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristnall Hall Academy: 1,088. Devonshire Infant Academy: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristnall Hall Academy and Devonshire Infant Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bristnall Hall Academy is 185th of 493 and Devonshire Infant Academy is 1050th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).