BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, Birmingham
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Birmingham, part of Boa Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy in detail
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy in its own words
In its own words: "BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a free sixth-form, technical, and vocational college in Birmingham for students who dream of working in the Film, Television, Theatre or Live Events industries. Outstanding academic study, unrivalled vocational opportunities. Join the Stage and Screen talent pipeline!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to welcome you to BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, a specialist 16-19 academy dedicated to training the next generation of creative industry professionals. Birmingham's creative sector is evolving, with Digbeth Loc Studios and other thriving hubs at the heart of this transformation."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 11 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is one of 3 schools run by Boa Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 123 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 45% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 26% into work. 13% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Mixed (15%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 79 pupils (31%) received SEN support and 10 (3.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cope Street (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 947 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C+
Average grade
31.7
Points per entry
E
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Well below average
Value added
6
A-Level students
91%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 123 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
13%
Top-third university
48%
Degree course
49%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 69 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
End of Summer Term Newsletter 2026
16 Jul 2026
Celebrating the Class of 2026
13 Jul 2026
Updates: Academy Closure - Red Weather Alert
23 Jun 2026
BOA Group Announces Festive Collaboration for 2026 Christmas Production
22 May 2026
BOA Alumni Andrew Exeter Inspires Year 12 Students
30 Mar 2026
End of Spring Term Newsletter 2026
27 Mar 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 79
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 61 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
255 pupils
400 places
145 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
79
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
34.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
255
Total Pupils
107
Boys
148
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,751
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
What is BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy's Ofsted rating?
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
No fixed boundary. When BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
Classes at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy average 15.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy has around 255 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 61 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is at 46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)