the jcb academy
Uttoxeter
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.
