JCB top of the class

13 March 2024

The JCB Academy has achieved top marks in its latest Ofsted report. It gained a ‘Good’ rating from government inspectors who visited the Rocester-based school at the end of January, citing its excellent connections with industry and the outstanding employability skills of learners.  

The report maintains the Academy’s unbroken record of such ratings from Ofsted since its first in May 2014.

The institution was praised for its teaching in close collaboration with employer partners such as JCB, Toyota, Bosch Rexroth, Rolls-Royce, National Grid, and Harper Adams University.

Chair of Governors and JCB Group HR Director, Max Jeffery, said: "The educational experience at The JCB Academy is second to none and provides an outstanding platform for students to not only excel academically, but also prepare for their future careers. 

“This report reflects the Academy's unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment, alongside a rigorous and ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all learners.”

Academy Principal Jim Bailey, added: "We are immensely proud of our learners, staff, and the strong support from our industry partners. This report is a testament to our collective hard work and dedication to not only meet, but exceed, the educational standards expected of us."

Based in a historic eighteenth century former cotton mill, the Academy is a non-selective school for 13-to-18-year-olds within an 18-mile radius. For Years 9 and 10, 645 applicants applied for the 210 places on offer, indicating the Academy will again become the most over-subscribed educational establishment in both Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Pictured celebrating the Academy’s achievement are, from left to right: Nadhi Koratagere, 16; Arjun Aneesh, 14; Jess Rushton, 15; and Lewis Cuffe, 16. 

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