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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- The JCB Academy (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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