The JCB Academy

URN: 139234 • Rocester ST14 5JX

Overview

Name
The JCB Academy
URN
139234
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jim Bailey (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01889506100
Website
Visit
Address
Mill Street, Rocester ST14 5JX

Summary

The JCB Academy, located in Rocester, Staffordshire, is a mixed university technical college that opened in 2010. With a current enrolment of 788 pupils, the academy focuses on engineering and business, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for future careers in these fields. The school operates with a capacity of 728 and promotes a curriculum that blends technical, scientific, and business education, fostering innovation and practical skills.

The academy prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities and a progressive approach to learning, while also maintaining traditional values such as self-discipline, good behaviour, and teamwork. The ethos of the JCB Academy is encapsulated in its motto, "Changing lives by developing the engineers and business leaders of the future," reflecting its commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals.

The JCB Academy also emphasizes community engagement, offering events like open days and challenges that connect students with local employers, enhancing their educational experience and career readiness. With a focus on collaboration and cooperation, the academy aims to create a supportive environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
13 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
728
Pupils
788
Boys
618
Girls
170
FSM %
16.30
Open date
2013-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 788 618 170 728 16.30
2024-09-11 819 648 171 728 13.90
2023-09-11 799 628 171 728 11.70
2022-09-11 799 628 171 728 11.70
2021-09-11 787 604 183 728 9.90
2020-09-11 800 620 180 728 7.20

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