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BOA Digital Technologies Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a free s secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 355 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

355

Pupils

900

Capacity

39%

Fill rate

BOA Digital Technologies Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for BOA Digital Technologies Academy?

The catchment area for BOA Digital Technologies Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at BOA Digital Technologies Academy are allocated by Birmingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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BOA Digital Technologies Academy: 900 places, 39% filled: places available

BOA Digital Technologies Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 355 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 39%. At 39% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.9% of pupils at BOA Digital Technologies Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Birmingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Birmingham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

BOA Digital Technologies Academy: School Information

Full address
47 Barrack Street, Birmingham, B7 4EU
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149042

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If BOA Digital Technologies Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to BOA Digital Technologies Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: BOA Digital Technologies Academy

What is the catchment area for BOA Digital Technologies Academy?

The catchment area for BOA Digital Technologies Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is BOA Digital Technologies Academy oversubscribed?

BOA Digital Technologies Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 355 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for BOA Digital Technologies Academy?

Admission to BOA Digital Technologies Academy is managed by Birmingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does BOA Digital Technologies Academy cover?

BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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