The short version
Secondary. 39% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 355
- Capacity
- 39%
- FSM
- 45.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- BOA TRUST
- Head
- Dr Jonathan Morris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
47 Barrack Street, Birmingham, B7 4EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Blue River Academy
Independent · 1.7km away
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School
Independent · 1.8km away
Camp Hill Education
Independent · 1.9km away
Green Heath School
Independent · 1.9km away
Calthorpe School Sports College
Special school · 2.0km away
Calthorpe Academy
Academy · 2.0km away
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is BOA Digital Technologies Academy a selective school?
No. BOA Digital Technologies Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend BOA Digital Technologies Academy?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does BOA Digital Technologies Academy take?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is BOA Digital Technologies Academy?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is in Birmingham, B7 4EU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does BOA Digital Technologies Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, BOA Digital Technologies Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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