The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
16%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 788
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Bailey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDove CofE Academy
Primary · 565m away
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 614m away
Abbotsholme School
Independent · 1.1km away
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone
Primary · 1.6km away
Denstone College
Independent · 2.3km away
Marston Montgomery Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Norbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The JCB Academy a selective school?
No. The JCB Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The JCB Academy's Ofsted rating?
The JCB Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The JCB Academy?
The JCB Academy currently has 788 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The JCB Academy take?
The JCB Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The JCB Academy?
The JCB Academy is in Rocester, ST14 5JX, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The JCB Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The JCB Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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