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The JCB Academy
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
788
Capacity
728
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-19. Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, and 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 38% reach grade 5. While a third of pupils progress to university, the percentage going to top-third institutions is notably low at 5%.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 33% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.95066, -1.83743 · ST14 5JX
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139234
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.jcbacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The JCB Academy rated by Ofsted?
The JCB Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is The JCB Academy a good school?
The JCB Academy scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The JCB Academy in GCSEs?
The JCB Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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