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The JCB Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn well in most of their academic subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are polite and courteous.
Qualifications and Training: Subjects are taught by specialist teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Credible industry partners work with teachers to develop and deliver content.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not always adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are taken into account.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders provide highly effective challenge and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are already putting in place robust plans to address gaps.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff build positive relationships with pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have high-quality encounters with the world of work.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils undertake meaningful work experience.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils’ learning is enhanced by high-quality facilities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education sits at the heart of the academy.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students act as role models and benefit from enrichment opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs have their needs identified accurately.
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The JCB Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 819 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At The JCB Academy, we offer a top-notch educational programme that has been especially created to guarantee that young people obtain excellent grades and develop the critical life skills necessary for success in the workplace and in society.
An individual's achievements and accomplishments in life are largely determined by their attitude.
The Academy will work to create in young people good attitudes by creating a problem-solving approach to learning.
According to significant research by Dan Goleman, just 20% of our success is impacted by our knowledge or professional skills, and 80% of it is determined by the impact we have on the people we interact with.
Young people who can handle intellectual challenges and constantly maintain perspective and the needs of the larger picture are what we need to cultivate.
In order to decipher the world around them, young people need the appropriate theoretical knowledge and awareness.
However, they won't be able to translate this information into actions or artefacts that will make it possible to address difficult challenges without the necessary competencies.
The Academy will therefore work to help young people acquire these abilities so they can be proactive problem solvers.
In a difficult yet encouraging atmosphere, develop high levels of emotional intelligence, competencies, and attitudes.
the pursuit of academic and technical excellence.
Enthusiasm and a desire for technical and intellectual excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and global business should be developed.
passion for excellence.
Create an environment where excellence is valued and pursued at all organisational levels.
Boost students' desire to take on leadership and management responsibilities in teams.
collaborates with a variety of organisations to improve everyone's learning experience.
student body.
Students are urged to participate actively in the Student Council, including managing the budget that has been assigned to them.
Additionally, students have the opportunity to assume a variety of leadership positions, including those in the engineering challenge activities, as prefects, as mentors for other students, or as head boy or head girl candidates.
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An individual's achievements and accomplishments in life are largely determined by their attitude.
The Academy will work to create in young people good attitudes by creating a problem-solving approach to learning.
According to significant research by Dan Goleman, just 20% of our success is impacted by our knowledge or professional skills, and 80% of it is determined by the impact we have on the people we interact with.
Young people who can handle intellectual challenges and constantly maintain perspective and the needs of the larger picture are what we need to cultivate.
In order to decipher the world around them, young people need the appropriate theoretical knowledge and awareness.
However, they won't be able to translate this information into actions or artefacts that will make it possible to address difficult challenges without the necessary competencies.
The Academy will therefore work to help young people acquire these abilities so they can be proactive problem solvers.
In a difficult yet encouraging atmosphere, develop high levels of emotional intelligence, competencies, and attitudes.
the pursuit of academic and technical excellence.
Enthusiasm and a desire for technical and intellectual excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and global business should be developed.
passion for excellence.
Create an environment where excellence is valued and pursued at all organisational levels.
Boost students' desire to take on leadership and management responsibilities in teams.
collaborates with a variety of organisations to improve everyone's learning experience.
student body.
Students are urged to participate actively in the Student Council, including managing the budget that has been assigned to them.
Additionally, students have the opportunity to assume a variety of leadership positions, including those in the engineering challenge activities, as prefects, as mentors for other students, or as head boy or head girl candidates.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 13 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 8 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 8 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 19% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 31% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.52 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.44 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 110 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 24% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.36 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 161 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 34% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.56 3 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.78 6 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 20% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 40% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.41 3 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.56 6 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.7% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 39% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.11 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.33 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 34% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The JCB Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
