# The JCB Academy — Rocester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.2/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2010

## Contact

- **Address:** Rocester, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 1020377
- **Website:** http://www.jcbacademy.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/rocester/the-jcb-academy-14429

## About

The JCB Academy was the first of a brand new kind of school in the UK when it opened in 2010. We teach learners technical, scientific, and business subjects in a whole new way and are educating the inventors, engineers, health scientists, and business and finance leaders of tomorrow, with a motto of 'Changing lives by developing the engineers and business leaders of the future.’ We have purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, and a unique curriculum, with a progressive, 21st Century approach to education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic school experience: My child has thrived at The JCB Academy. The facilities are impressive and the teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. We've seen a real emphasis on teamwork and co-operation which is great to see. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some room for improvement in pastoral care: While we've been pleased with the academic programs, we've experienced some issues with pastoral care. Communication with teachers and tutors has sometimes been difficult to arrange. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Supportive and inclusive community: We've been really impressed with the support and inclusivity at The JCB Academy. The annual ski trip is a great way to build relationships with teachers and peers outside of the classroom. *(Sep 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent engineering programs: Our child was at The JCB Academy for 3 years and we were really pleased with the engineering programs on offer. The Harper Adams Challenge was a highlight and helped our child secure a great apprenticeship. *(Mar 2020)*

## Other schools in Rocester
- [Ryecroft CofE Middle School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/rocester/ryecroft-cofe-middle-school-19426) — 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

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