BOA Digital Technologies Academy
39%
Capacity
355
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About BOA Digital Technologies Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 355 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 900 places).
Ofsted has rated BOA Digital Technologies Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Morris, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 287 applications for 126 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
BOA Digital Technologies Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 53% recommending the school (59 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at BOA Digital Technologies Academy include Science Labs, Sports Hall, Theatre, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Astro Turf, Tennis Courts, Music Rooms, Library, Sixth Form Centre.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Martial Arts, Cross Country, Rugby and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, DofE, Film Club and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.9%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Birmingham, BOA Digital Technologies Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 47 Barrack Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B7 4EU |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Morris |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 355 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.9% |
| School Capacity | 355 / 900 (39% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
59 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed126
287
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
47 Barrack Street, Birmingham
Birmingham, B7 4EU
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