BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a post-16 school or college in Birmingham for ages 16 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham.
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted has not published an inspection of BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy.
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy on the Ofsted website (opens in a new tab)
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Learners are proud to study at BOA SSPA and enjoy being part of a creative community where they collaborate with professionals in the stage and screen industries. Learners frequently work with sector leaders, experienced freelancers and industry experts. Leaders and managers create a welcoming, calm and supportive environment. They actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. Learners benefit from being taught by experienced staff, having access to professional workshops and industry-standard equipment to develop their knowledge. Learners participate in high-quality work experiences in which they demonstrate their newly acquired skills. Learners' attendance is high. They understand the need to attend and are punctual to their lessons and activities outside of the academy. Most learners achieve their qualifications and produce high-quality work, leading to distinction grades. Staff ensure the importance of maintaining professional behaviours when learners are studying at the academy and when in the workplace. They reinforce mutual tolerance and respect, explore healthy relationships and relate these concepts to working in the stage and screen industry. Staff teach topics to prepare learners to live in modern Britain and raise awareness of the risks of radicalisation and extremism. However, too few learners can recall the content of these lessons and relate them to their current lives. Learners feel safe. Leaders develop a respectful and positive culture where learners feel cared for. Staff members know their learners well. Learners understand who to speak to if they have concerns, and are confident that staff will deal with any concerns quickly and professionally if issues arise.
What the school should improve
- Ensure that feedback enables learners to improve their skills and knowledge over time.
- Ensure that teachers consistently check learners' understanding, particularly with regards to questioning.
- Ensure that learners are aware of the risks they face with regard to radicalisation and extremism.
Exam results
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
6 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 400
Schools near BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Attainment 8: 35.2 |
| City United Academy (CUA) | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Flexible Learning School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.5 |
| Future First Independent School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- BOA TRUST
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Headteacher
- Mr James Latham
- Phone
- 01213599390
- Address
- 46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 148635
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.