The JCB Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.46
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.65, -0.27]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 219 | 41.6 | — | 55.3% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 217 | 42.5 | -0.46 | 59.0% | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 209 | 42.0 | -0.40 | 51.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 212 | 43.9 | -0.43 | 64.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Staffordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139234 |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | University technical college |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Jim Bailey |
| Trust | THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | ST14 5JX |
| Latest pupils | 219 |
| FSM eligible | 16.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX
http://www.jcbacademy.com/View local authority page1889506100| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10030656 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Feb 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |