Online Admissions Form

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Intake Year Groups: We only accept new learners into Year 9.
Catchment Area Priority: Priority is given to applicants living within 18 miles of ST14 5JX. Check your distance here.
Financial Commitments: Upon joining The JCB Academy, there are financial commitments of an estimated total of between £2,450 – £2,650, covering the cost of a laptop, residential trips, transport, and uniform.
Cognitive Abilities Test: All applicants must complete a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) as part of our selection process.
Meeting: As part of the admissions process, applicants will be invited to a 10–15 minute meeting with one of our senior leadership team. The purpose of this meeting is to help us determine whether The JCB Academy is the right environment for your son/daughter to thrive, and to identify any support they may need to succeed. It is also an opportunity for learners to understand more about the values, expectations, and unique opportunities we offer.
Questions: If you have any questions about joining, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Intake Year

2026

Acknowledgement*

I have read, and I understand the above.

Does the learner have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?*

Yes

What is the status of the EHCP?*

I have a confirmed plan

I am waiting for the plan to be confirmed

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — Admissions guidance

When a learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or where an EHCP is under assessment and pending, the decision about which educational setting is named on the plan is the responsibility of the Local Authority.

What you should do next

Continue with this form to let us know that your son/daughter has a confirmed EHCP or one pending.
Contact your Local Authority about your son/daughter joining The JCB Academy.

Please provide a confirmation of the plan*

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Agreement

Financial commitments*

I understand the financial commitments when joining The JCB Academy

False or Misleading Information*

I understand that giving false information may be considered fraud and could impact the outcome of my application.

Required CAT test*

I understand that my son/daughter is required to take the CAT assessment to become eligible for the admissions selection process

Kindly be aware that invitations to take the CAT will be dispatched in due course and will be subject to the timing of your application submission.

Catchment Area Policy.
If we are oversubscribed, those within our 18 mile catchment area will be given priority over those outside the catchment.

I confirm that*

I have read and understand the above statement

Catchment Area

Please check if you are within 18 miles of ST14 5JX by clicking the link below.
Please note: the below link will open in a separate window, therefore, once you have checked your catchment distance close the window to return back to this page.

Click here to calculate your mileage

Are you within the 18 mile catchment area?*

Yes, I am within 18 miles (straight line / crow's flight) of ST14 5JX

No, I am not within 18 miles (straight line / crow's flight) of ST14 5JX

Failure to input the correct 'Flight' mileage may jeopardise your application.

Please enter the 'Flight mileage' from the mileage calculator.*

I have entered the mileage using the link above and I confirm this is accurate*

Yes, I confirm

Inside the catchment area

If we are oversubscribed you will be given priority over those outside of the catchment.

Outside the catchment area

If we are oversubscribed you will be placed on a waiting list, as priority will be given to those within the catchment area. Those outside of the catchment area will be prioritised to those living nearest to The JCB Academy.

Does the learner live in the county of Staffordshire?*

Yes, the learner lives in the county of Staffordshire

No, the learner lives in another county

Does the learner live in the city of Stoke on Trent?*

Yes, the learner lives in the city of Stoke on Trent

No, the learner lives in another city

Applicants for year 9 that live in Staffordshire (a part from Stoke on Trent residents) can either:

apply via the Staffordshire County Council (link below) website from September 1st to October 31st or
apply via this website from November 1st to January 31st.

https://ems.staffordshire.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=/CitizenPortal_LIVE/

Details of person completing this form

Parent/Carer Name

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Relationship to learner*

If you are caring for someone else’s child for more than 28 days and are not an immediate relative, you may be privately fostering and it is a legal requirement that you contact the local authority on 0800 1313126. Further information is available at www.staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact telephone number*

Email*

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Are you, or any parent/carer of the applicant, currently employed by The JCB Academy?*

No, none of the parents/carers are employed by The JCB Academy

Yes, one of us is employed by The JCB Academy

Name of the person employed at the academy*

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Agreement
I would like to apply for a place at The JCB Academy entry in September 2026. I have read and understand the admissions criteria for this school. I confirm that I have Parental Responsibility for the learner and that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that any false or deliberately misleading information provided on this form and/or in support of this application may render this application invalid and could lead to the withdrawal of an offer of a school place for my son/daughter.
Agreement*
I agree to the above statement and confirm the details I have supplied are accurate and true
I understand that*
It is my responsibility to check my email for further correspondence
If I do not receive an email within 15 minutes I need to check my junk/spam email folder
If I do not receive an email after checking my junk/spam email folder I will contact the Admissions team at the academy
EHCP Learner
Agreement
I confirm that the information provided on this form relates to a learner who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or for whom an EHCP is currently under assessment and the information is supplied to provide relevant information only. I understand that a decision to name an educational setting on an EHCP is the responsibility of the Local Authority and The JCB Academy cannot determine or confirm placement for learners named on an EHCP.
I acknowledge and accept that this submission is not an application for a place at The JCB Academy.*

I understand this is not an application to join The JCB Academy.
Email

Please ensure the email you have submitted below is accurate.

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