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The JCB Academy
Project Office, Trees Bungalow, Woodseat, Rocester, Staffordshire. ST14 5BW
Tel: +44(0) 1889 593166
Principal
- Jim Wade
Chair of Governors
- Paul Pritchard - Contact as above
Office Manager
- Diane Ross
Copies of our policies are available by e-mail or by contacting The JCB Academy
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Download The JCB Academy Brochures (PDFs)
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Welcome to The JCB Academy |
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The JCB Academy is an exciting new school for students from the age of 14 who are interested in business and engineering. |
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This is the first school of its kind in the UK and it's a totally new way for students with a real interest in engineering and business to learn. Students can join us in year 10, which is unusual, as you wouldn't normally move schools at this age, but as this is the age for choosing GCSE subjects, it's an ideal time. Students can also come on board in year 12 to study for advanced level courses. |
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The real excitement is in the way students will learn. In years 10 and 11, each term is based around an industrial challenge, which allows students to put learning into practice, combining theory and practical in a way that is totally new for this age range. Our close ties with major industrial names like JCB, Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier mean that students get to work on real engineering problems, gaining a fantastic insight into how industry operates.
Sixth Form life is a similar mix of practical combined with theory. Students in sixth form will study for the Advanced Diploma in Engineering.
For all students, there is a wide range of extension activities - meaning you can pursue interests outside the main curriculum.
The New Diplomas
Our students will study for the new Diplomas – equivalent to GCSEs and ‘A’ levels – in Engineering and Business Studies. During the first two years, they will undertake Diplomas in Engineering and Business, combined with GCSEs in Maths, English, Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language, and ICT. At Sixth form, they will study Advanced Level Diplomas. Diplomas are already recognised as excellent entry qualifications for the major universities.
Sponsorship
Like other state schools, The JCB Academy is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, but as main sponsors, JCB contributed 10% of the capital and donated Tutbury Mill in Rocester as the premises. (Tutbury Mill is being renovated and transformed into a modern, state-of-the-art academy building.)
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To register your interest in joining The JCB Academy in 2011, click here
Forthcoming Events
Year 10
Information Evenings
For students interested in joining year 10 in 2011
5th, 7th and 13th October 2010
From 6.00pm
At The JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester
Sixth Form
Information Evening
For students interested in joining year 12 in September 2011
4th November 2010 From 6.00pm
At The JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester
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