The Jcb Academy

The JCB Academy is an innovative school in Rocester, Staffordshire for learners aged 13-18 with an interest in engineering and/or business.The JCB Academy was established in 2010 and is governed by a charitable trust, established by JCB. The JCB Academy board members consist of the Principal, Mrs J McGuirk and a board of Governors. The JCB Academy main building The JCB Academy is based in a carefully adapted and renovated mill, which (appropriately) was built by the famous industrial entrepreneur and engineer, Richard Arkwright, in the late 18th Century. The JCB Academy Dove building The Dove Engineering Centre was the former home to the Dove First School. In 2017 and with a £1.2 million investment, the building was converted into a state-of-the-art training centre for apprentices and sixth form engineering students. Sponsor The academy is sponsored by JCB and, alongside other businesses including Bentley Motors, Network Rail and Rolls-Royce, they form our Core Challenge Partners who together develop our unique curriculum and learning techniques.