Bristnall Hall Academy vs Devonshire Junior 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 Junior Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
| Measure | Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury, West Midlands | Devonshire Junior Academy Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 493 | #635 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1997 of 4,090 | #6436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,088 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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
- •Devonshire Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 49.3).
- •Bristnall Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 349.
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 Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devonshire Junior Academy ranks higher (57.1 vs 49.3 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 Junior 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 Junior Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristnall Hall Academy and Devonshire Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bristnall Hall Academy is 185th of 493 and Devonshire Junior Academy is 635th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).