The JCB Academy
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 13–19 · Rocester, Staffordshire
The JCB Academy is a secondary school in Rocester, Staffordshire for ages 13–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 30 January 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mill Street, Rocester, ST14 5JX
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 781 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 30 January 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending The JCB Academy.”
- “They thrive in this caring and supportive environment.”
- “Pupils have a ‘can do, will do attitude’ that reflects fully this important academy value.”
To improve
- “However, in some lessons, such as English and mathematics, this is not detailed enough.”
- “In addition, teachers’ use of assessment to check what pupils know over time is not precise.”
- “As a result, gaps in knowledge are not picked up swiftly.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 41.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Thomas Alleyne's High School 3.6 mi Standards maintained
- Painsley Catholic College 6.7 mi Good Last distance published
- The Cheadle Academy 6.8 mi Standards maintained
- Blythe Bridge High School 9.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Moorside High School 11.1 mi Good Last distance published
- The de Ferrers Academy 11.7 mi Good Last distance published
- John Taylor Free School 12.6 mi Good
- Alleyne's Academy 12.9 mi Standards maintained
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