BOA Digital Technologies Academy
URN: 149042 • Birmingham B7 4EU
Overview
- Name
- BOA Digital Technologies Academy
- URN
- 149042
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BOA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Averis (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01213599400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 47 Barrack Street, Birmingham B7 4EU
Summary
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Birmingham, catering to 355 students with a capacity of 900. The academy focuses on digital arts and technologies, providing a curriculum that integrates creativity and practical skills. Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning, utilizing industry-standard tools to create digital content, code applications, and solve real-world problems.
The academy prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive community where every student is valued. With a strong emphasis on effort, resilience, and collaboration, BOA Digital aims to equip students with the skills needed for future success in higher education and the workforce. The school’s ethos encourages students to explore their interests in various digital fields, from game design to cybersecurity.
Situated in the heart of Birmingham's growing digital sector, BOA Digital Technologies Academy offers students unique opportunities to connect with local industry professionals and gain real-life experience. This connection to the vibrant digital landscape enhances the educational experience, preparing students to be confident and capable contributors to the future workforce.
The academy prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive community where every student is valued. With a strong emphasis on effort, resilience, and collaboration, BOA Digital aims to equip students with the skills needed for future success in higher education and the workforce. The school’s ethos encourages students to explore their interests in various digital fields, from game design to cybersecurity.
Situated in the heart of Birmingham's growing digital sector, BOA Digital Technologies Academy offers students unique opportunities to connect with local industry professionals and gain real-life experience. This connection to the vibrant digital landscape enhances the educational experience, preparing students to be confident and capable contributors to the future workforce.
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- Term Dates 2025/26 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BOA TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 355
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 45.90
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 355 | 228 | 127 | 900 | 45.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 253 | 172 | 81 | 900 | 37.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 900 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 900 |
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