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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 …
Casual contract to 30 June 2026 £12.42 per hour, pay award pending We are recruiting additional casual exam invigilators to join our team. The successful candidates will have effective oral and written communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, good numeracy skills and be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. They will also need to be able …
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 …
The JCB Academy announces that its apprenticeship provision has received an ‘Outstanding’ rating in all categories, following a comprehensive Ofsted inspection conducted from 3 to 6 June 2025. Ofsted acknowledged the expertise of tutors in effectively supporting apprentices, fostering their confidence and character and preparing them for the workplace. Inspectors noted that learners “develop mastery in highly sought-after skills” and …
We are delighted to announce that The JCB Academy has once again been awarded the Gold School Games Mark, recognising our ongoing commitment to delivering a high standard of extra-curricular provision for our learners. This is the third consecutive year that the academy has achieved this prestigious award. The School Games Mark is a national accreditation scheme launched in 2012 …
Today, our Year 9 learners have taken part in a special Enrichment Day dedicated to World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This global observance serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing diversity and promoting mutual understanding among people from all backgrounds. To honour this message, learners have participated in a wide variety of meaningful …
