Denstone College vs The JCB Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denstone College
Uttoxeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
740 students
The JCB Academy
Rocester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
781 students
| Measure | Denstone College Uttoxeter, West Midlands | The JCB Academy Rocester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 493 | #215 of 493 |
| National rank | #1847 of 4,090 | #2196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 740 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 781 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | 30.0 |
| town | Uttoxeter | Rocester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.denstonecollege.org | www.jcbacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Denstone College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 45.6).
- •The JCB Academy is the larger school with 781 students compared with 740.
- •Denstone College is a independent school while The JCB Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denstone College better than The JCB Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denstone College ranks higher (52.5 vs 45.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denstone College and The JCB Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Rocester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denstone College: 740. The JCB Academy: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denstone College and The JCB Academy rank in West Midlands?
Denstone College is 170th of 493 and The JCB Academy is 215th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).