About Us

The JCB Academy is a non-selective state-funded academy for learners aged 13 to 19, and an accredited apprenticeship training provider. Drawing learners from across an 18-mile radius, including: Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Derby, Leek, Ashbourne, and Burton upon Trent. JCBA offers a distinctive, business-focused education.

As a University Technical College (UTC), The JCB Academy is built to work in close partnership with industry, providing learners with meaningful insight into the world of work and preparing them for successful careers. JCBA excels in this mission. At any given time, it collaborates with more than ten leading engineering and business organisations to co-design and deliver project-based learning rooted in real-world challenges.

Our industry partners, past and present, include: Bentley, Bosch Rexroth, Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, The HEX Group, National Grid, Network Rail, Marston’s, Merlin Entertainments(Alton Towers), Michelin, Continental Engineering Services, Orbital Gas Systems, and of course, JCB.

These partnerships result in exceptional learning experiences that inspire and equip our learners for the future.

The JCB Academy’s mission is to develop the engineering and business leaders of tomorrow. It focuses on cultivating the key skills and attitudes essential for success in the modern workplace:

A “can do” / “will do” mindset

Technical and academic excellence

Action-oriented achievement

Passion for quality

Creative and enterprising thinking

Strong teamwork and leadership

Contact Us

The JCB Academy
Mill Street
Rocester
Staffordshire
ST14 5JX