Crocketts Community Primary School vs Devonshire Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocketts Community Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Devonshire Junior Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
| Measure | Crocketts Community Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Devonshire Junior Academy Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,690 | #635 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8666 of 15,697 | #6436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 472 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crockettscommunityprimary.co.uk/ | www.devonshireacademies.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonshire Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 47.0).
- •Devonshire Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Devonshire Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Crocketts Community Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 349.
- •Crocketts Community Primary School is a local authority school while Devonshire Junior Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crocketts Community Primary School better than Devonshire Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devonshire Junior Academy ranks higher (57.1 vs 47.0 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 Crocketts Community Primary School and Devonshire Junior Academy?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crocketts Community Primary School: 472. Devonshire Junior Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crocketts Community Primary School and Devonshire Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Crocketts Community Primary School is 864th of 1,690 and Devonshire Junior Academy is 635th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).