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Congratulations to yet another ex-sixth form learner that has won a national award! Cain Hullah, an Engineering Undergraduate Apprentice at Airbus, was the winner in the 2023 Engineering Apprentice: Final Year category! During his time in the academy and sixth form, it was clear to see that Cain had a bright future ahead of him and we are not surprised …
What an experience! There are few people in this world that can say they’ve been on the London Eye at night after it’s closed, had it stopped while the hydraulic drive system is retracted, then moved under the iconic wheel, closer to the water to look at the hydraulic power pack, discussing how it works, looking at the pumps and …
This afternoon, our Year 9 students experienced a unique and engaging learning opportunity, distinct from their usual curriculum. We extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated team from JCB who generously devoted their time to conduct informative sessions. These sessions covered a range of vital topics: Root Cause Analysis: This session provided students with insights into systematic problem-solving methods. Root …
What an incredible Friday afternoon at The JCB Academy! We had the privilege of hosting our annual JCB Lakeside 1 Mile Race, and it was a day filled with outstanding performances and special guests! Not only did we have some of the fastest learners from Y9, Y10, and Y11 participating, but we were also honored to have Lord Coe and …
On Tuesday, Y11 played Cheadle Academy at JCB Lakeside. Right from the kickoff, The JCB Academy asserted their dominance, maintaining tight control of the ball and showcasing excellent organisation on the field. It only took Aldrick a mere 10 minutes to break through the defense and open the scoring. From that point forward, Cheadle found it increasingly challenging to keep …
The JCB Academy is thrilled to continue its partnership with Stoke City FC, bringing to life an exciting real-time business challenge. In this academic year, our Year 10 learners are embarking on a unique journey as part of their Business studies curriculum right here at the academy. The challenge at hand revolves around the highly anticipated match against Sunderland, scheduled …
Learners celebrate their GCSE achievements and embrace an array of future pathways Renowned for its focus on business and engineering education, The JCB Academy has once again demonstrated its commitment to learner advancement. The academy’s reputation for excellence in fostering learner progress continues to be a strength, with the vast majority of learners achieving their first choice destination. This year’s …
Nurturing Exceptional Talent The JCB Academy Sixth Form has once again demonstrated its commitment to nurturing exceptional talent, as learners celebrate another year of outstanding results, opening doors to an array of promising career opportunities through prestigious university courses and degree apprenticeships. Mrs McGuirk, Principal of The JCB Academy, shared her joy in stating, “Congratulations to all our Y13 learners. …
On Friday, 12 May, The JCB Academy staff played apprentices in a fundraising football match to raise funds for the ‘Let’s help Levi walk again’ appeal. We are pleased to announce that we raised a total of £2,037 from the fundraising event. Thank you to everyone who kindly took part and donated. Let’s help Levi walk again! Donate now at …
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