Learners have recently participated in the academy’s annual sports day which is held at JCB Lakeside. The JCB Academy house teams; Arkwright, Bamford and Royce, all compete in a variety of sporting activities. The final, and by far the most exciting and competitive, is the tug-of-war! You can see the photos from the day on our Google Photos account by …

Women into Engineering at The JCB Academy Over 200 pupils from 35 primary school across Staffordshire and Derbyshire came to The JCB Academy over five days in July to participate in a variety of fun, informative and interactive challenges as part of the academy’s annual ‘Women into Engineering’ event. The event is part of ‘Women into Engineering’, a UK initiative …

On Thursday, 30 June The JCB Academy held it’s annual Awards Evening to celebrate the achievements of learners from the academy, sixth form and apprenticeship programme, for both academic and personal achievements. The awards event was held at JCB World Headquarters, where Mark Turner, JCB Chief Operating Officer, presented the awards to the winning learners. The individual awards were sponsored …

Learners have designed and manufactured a fully working pinball machine in their 3D Manufacture and Design after-school activity. The working parts were produced on laser cutters and 3D printers.

Congratulations to The JCB Academy Cricket Team who beat Denstone College on Tuesday, the academy’s first-ever cricket match. Ihsaan Nadeem Will Brumwell Adam Rutterford George Bean Oliver Gregory Ethan Squire Lewis Bentley Ahmed Adil Jake Hobbs Michael Goode Rosalie Hurcomb

JCB Academy learners have recently put their paddle power to the test under the expert eye of Olympic canoeist Adam Burgess. On Monday, 16 May, Year 9 learners from The JCB Academy had the opportunity to meet with an Olympic, Adam Burgess. Adam, a British Slalom Canoeist, joined the learners at JCB Head Quarters’ Lakeside, celebrating the news of a …

Year 9 learner, Matthew Nyatanga took part in the first ever PlayStation F.C. Schools Cup FIFA 22 Championship this week. He attended West Bromwich Albion FC, where he competed against 31 other students from across the UK. Matthew was brilliant throughout the day, and once he had won his first game he managed to get through to the last 16 …

This month’s themed day in the restaurant is a celebration for the Queen’s Jubilee. Coronation Chicken Jubilee Chicken Burger Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks Smoky Joe Jumbo Sausage in a Bap Scones and Cream Eton Mess Victoria Sandwich

On Friday, Y9 & Y10 learners had a drop down day, taking time off from their studies in the classroom. Year 9 learners had a day trip to Chester Zoo as part of their biology work and Year 10 learners chose from Ashcroft Park, Carsington Water, Fast Lane Karting, Ninja Warrior, Ice Skating, Cinema, Stoke Ski Centre & Inflato.

Year 10 learners are currently finishing off their passive smartphone amplifiers in their product design lesson. Learners start with hand drawn sketches and look at material options and practicality. Once they’ve decided on their chosen design they produce a 3D styro-foam model. For their final piece, learners select a variety of materials, some going for wood or acrylic, and those …