We are incredibly proud to announce that a Stoke City FC legends t-shirt designed by JCB Academy learners is now officially on sale, both online and in-store through the club’s official retail outlets. The t-shirt was created by Immy, Olivia and Hollie, now Year 11 learners, as part of the Year 10 Business Studies Curriculum Challenge delivered in partnership with …
Cadet building entry procedures are formal, drill-based methods used to ensure groups enter buildings in an organised, disciplined, and controlled manner. These procedures mirror military customs and courtesies and are an important part of training for youth organisations such as the Army Cadet Force and Air Cadets. Learners follow precise verbal commands such as “column of files from the right …
Learners from The JCB Academy delivered an exceptional set of performances at the Staffordshire Moorlands Swimming Gala, demonstrating skill, determination, and impressive teamwork across all events. The academy team competed with real confidence, securing several standout swims and multiple first-place finishes in individual races. Many of our learners dedicate significant time to their training, and this commitment was clearly reflected …
The JCB Academy is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of former Sixth Form learner Musa, who has won the Bronze medal in the Additive Manufacturing category at the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 in Swansea. This year’s competition attracted just under 8,000 applicants, with only 417 finalists invited to compete across all categories. In Additive Manufacturing, only seven learners …
Yesterday marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for girls’ sport at The JCB Academy, as our Year 9 learners, joined by a few enthusiastic Year 10s, played their very first competitive football match representing the academy. For many of the team, this was not only their first time wearing the academy badge on the pitch, but their first …
What an incredible day for our U16 Netball Team, who represented The JCB Academy at the National Schools County Netball Championships at Denstone College yesterday! This was the first time our academy has ever competed at this level, and the standard of netball across all teams was outstanding. Despite facing strong opposition, our girls rose to the challenge with determination, …
There are a number of things going on to support our year 11 learners, these are valuable experiences provided by staff who give up their time to help enable learners to achieve their expectations. Business Studies – Coursework catch up-running since September and will continue until December English – Invite only after school sessions will begin after half term Other …
Year 9 Launch Their Bentley Motors Business Challenge Our new Year 9 learners have made an exciting start to their journey at The JCB Academy with the launch of the 2025 Year 9 Business Challenge in partnership with Bentley Motors. We were delighted to welcome back two former learners, Tim and Ethan, who are now working with Bentley. They returned …
Our Year 9 learners recently took part in The JCB Academy F1 in Schools Challenge – an ambitious project that combined design, engineering, and teamwork in the race to create and present a high-performance 3D printed Formula 1 car. Over several weeks, learners developed skills in CAD, aerodynamics, and manufacturing before competing in a timed track race and formal presentation …
We were delighted to host our annual Awards Evening – a special event celebrating the achievements, progress, and commitment of our learners across all year groups, as well as recognising the dedication of our long-serving staff. The evening brought together learners, parents/carers, staff, guests, and industry partners to reflect on the successes of the past year and to recognise outstanding …
