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We’re excited to share that girls’ football training has officially started, taking place every Thursday afternoon in partnership with Burton Albion FC. We also proudly attended our first girls’ football session at the Pirelli Stadium, where our team had the opportunity to play against other schools, an amazing experience and a huge step forward for our new squad. All of …

On Thursday, 22 January, two teams of learners from The JCB Academy who are taking part in this year’s STEM Racing Competition had the opportunity to visit The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre The visit began with an introduction to the history of Bugatti and its iconic cars from the 1920s and 1930s, followed by a guided tour of …

On Friday, 23 January, we celebrated Diversity and Cultural Heritage, recognising and valuing the rich backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that our learners bring to our academy community. The day began with individual year group assemblies in the sports hall, where learners delivered short talks to share insights into their own cultures, traditions, and heritage. This provided an important opportunity for …

Recently, 18 learners from Years 9 and 10 took part in an exciting visit to LAMMA, the UK’s premier farm machinery show, which brings together farmers and pioneering companies showcasing cutting-edge agricultural machinery, technology, and equipment. Despite an early 7.30 am start, learners arrived full of enthusiasm. Many of those attending live or work on farms and aspire to future …

Today marked the official launch of the Year 9 British Army Engineering Challenge at The JCB Academy, an exciting employer-led programme designed to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering thinking. Learners were introduced to a series of practical challenges they will complete over the coming weeks, including bridge engineering, coding, Morse code communication using micro:bits, and autonomous drone programming. These activities …

Developing Financial Awareness and Social Responsibility Through Real-World Learning Our Year 10 learners at The JCB Academy have recently completed the Feed a Family of Four on £10 Food Bank Challenge, a meaningful real-world business and personal finance project that connects classroom learning with community impact. Learners planned healthy, balanced meals within a strict budget, considered essential household costs, and …

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 …