Devonshire Junior Academy vs Richard Lee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Junior Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
Richard Lee Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
351 students
| Measure | Devonshire Junior Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Richard Lee Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #635 of 1,690 | #1132 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6436 of 15,697 | #10987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 349 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.devonshireacademies.org.uk | richardleeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Devonshire Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 36.3).
- •Devonshire Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 53%).
- •Devonshire Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Richard Lee Primary School is the larger school with 351 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 Devonshire Junior Academy better than Richard Lee Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Devonshire Junior Academy ranks higher (57.1 vs 36.3 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 Devonshire Junior Academy and Richard Lee Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Junior Academy: 349. Richard Lee Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Junior Academy and Richard Lee Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Devonshire Junior Academy is 635th of 1,690 and Richard Lee Primary School is 1132nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).