BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across multiple areas of education. The school provides a supportive environment for its learners, many of whom are engaged with industry professionals and gain significant real-world experience. With a focus on creative arts, the academy has tailored its curriculum to meet the needs of the stage and screen industries, ensuring that learners not only achieve qualifications but also develop essential work skills. Notably, the academy has high attendance rates, and most learners produce outstanding work leading to high grades.

Strengths

• Strong emphasis on collaboration with industry professionals.
• High levels of learner engagement and attendance.
• Well-structured and ambitious curriculum tailored for creative industries.
• Effective use of industry-standard equipment and professional workshops.
• Experienced staff providing valuable industry insights.

Areas for Improvement

• Limited feedback to learners on how to improve their skills.
• Inconsistent questioning techniques that do not enhance learning.
• Some learners struggle to recall important lessons on safety and radicalisation.

In 2024–25, 2.2% of pupils at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy had 22.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 8.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 31.0% of pupils at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 3.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy received £7,730 and spent £8,551 for each of its 230 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £231,000 (£1,002 per pupil).

Across all 3 schools of Boa Trust, income was £7,550 and spending £7,416 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is part of Boa Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

• Birmingham Ormiston Academy Birmingham
• BOA Digital Technologies Academy Birmingham

What is BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy have?

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy has 255 pupils on roll.

What age range does BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy cover?

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy?

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is at 46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ.