The JCB Academy Catchment Area
The JCB Academy is a university technical college secondary school in Rocester, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 788 pupils, and a capacity of 728 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–19
Age range
788
Pupils
728
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The JCB Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The JCB Academy are allocated by Staffordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →The JCB Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Mill Street, Rocester, ST14 5JX
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139234
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Frequently Asked Questions — The JCB Academy
Is The JCB Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The JCB Academy currently has 788 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 728 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The JCB Academy? ▾
Admission to The JCB Academy is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The JCB Academy cover? ▾
The JCB Academy is a secondary school in Rocester, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The JCB Academy? ▾
The JCB Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.