Ofsted: Good emoji_events #39 in Staffordshire public Top 36% UK

The JCB Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jim Bailey

corporate_fareTHE JCB ACADEMY TRUST

location_onRocester, ST14 5JX

language Visit Website phone 1889506100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

812

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Attainment 8

41.6

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GCSE Rank

#36 in Staffordshire

#2,310 of 3,216 nationally

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The JCB Academy is a University technical college secondary school in Rocester, serving ages 13-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The JCB Academy is an university technical college in Rocester, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 13-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 788 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6, placing the school #36 in Staffordshire and #2,310 of 3,216 nationally. 38.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 33.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

38.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.3%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.41

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships16%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships14%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships16%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships19%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.8%

Achieving A*–A21.0%

Achieving A*–B33.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.9%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate86.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate83.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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25 September 2018

Inspection Report

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07 May 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-09-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-07

S8 No Formal Designation Visit Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 788 pupils. During this period, there were 60 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	788	60	7.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	786	58	7.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	810	39	4.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	819	61	7.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	823	73	8.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	803	38	4.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	812	45	5.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	822	49	6.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	784	33	4.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	799	70	8.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	810	55	6.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	782	34	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	787	12	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	800	29	3.6%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	800	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	800	55	6.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	823	70	8.5%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	683	33	4.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	697	43	6.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	699	46	6.6%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	563	13	2.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	575	22	3.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	581	24	4.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	549	6	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	565	18	3.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	577	28	4.9%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree24%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree24%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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