SchoolScoresThe JCB Academy
University technical college · Secondary, ages 13 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE JCB ACADEMY TRUST
Mill Street, Rocester, ST14 5JX
01889 506100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
170 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Staffordshire comparisons use the 34 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 60% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 51% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 69 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 33 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 84% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 46% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 136 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 67% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 64% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 74% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Staffordshire figures pool parents at the Staffordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
219 pupils in this year group.
38% — 1 points below the Staffordshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.6 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
209 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Staffordshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 41% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 30% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 16% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
40 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 34% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30 | 33.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
7 subjects, 62 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 8% | 17% | 40% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 17% | 31% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 10 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 0% | 50% | 30% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Biology, Computer Studies / Computing.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
125 students in this year group.
90% — 9 points above the Staffordshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 42% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
123 students in this year group.
33% — 19 points below the Staffordshire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 33% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 5% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 34% | 33% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 52nd highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 55th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 56th lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.0% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 40th lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.13% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 64th highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 17% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 50th highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 16th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ryecroft CofE Middle School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Denstone College 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 33% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The JCB Academy's Ofsted rating?
The JCB Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2024.
How did The JCB Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The JCB Academy?
85% of the 170 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The JCB Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139234.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.