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Frequently asked questions

WHEN/HOW DO I APPLY?

All application forms must submitted before 31st January 2021.  Application forms can be found in our prosepctus or downloaded from here. All applications that are received will be acknowledged by email within a few days. We strongly recommend that you send your application by trackable post and that you ensure the postage is correct.

If your application is received after 31st January 2021, your application will only be considered after all on-time applications have been considered. You are therefore strongly advised to meet this deadline.

Notice re COVID-19: Please be aware that to ensure the safety of both staff and students on site from the risks associated with external individuals coming onto site and to protect external visitors from the risks associated with coming into BOA premises, we are unable to accept applications via personal hand delivery to the Academy building and all applications/documents must be posted via Royal Mail.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMY CATCHMENT AREA?

We will recruit most of our students from Birmingham and the surrounding metropolitan boroughs of Coventry, Dudley, Solihull, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. We expect 10% of our intake to come from the wider Midlands region.

Please note that due to funding regulations, we cannot accept applicants who are ordinarily resident in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

ARE THERE TUITION FEES?

BOA is a maintained 14-19 Academy and therefore there are no fees for tuition*.

*others costs for uniform/equipment etc may be required.

HOW ARE STUDENTS WITH SEN/EHCP* AND LOOKED AFTER/PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AFTER STATUS CONSIDERED?

Please refer to the sections of the Admissions Policy entitled 'Consideration of Applications for Year 10' and 'Post 16 Admission Criteria'.

It is important that any SEN or status as looked after/previously looked after are stated on the application, so that reasonable adjustments can be made at the aptitude workshop if required.

*Education Health & Care Plan

HOW MANY PLACES ARE AVAILABLE?

Year 10 – 150

Year 12 – 175 *

*should all current Year 11 students transfer internally to Year 12. If fewer transfer, the balance will be offered to external applicants who demonstrate aptitude.

WHAT IS THE APTITUDE WORKSHOP AND GROUP DISCUSSION?

If your application form is successful, you will be invited to a practical aptitude workshop and group discussion. Aptitude workshops will take place during the week commencing 22nd February 2021. For most pathways, they will consist of one day’s attendance at the Academy.

Applicants are considered on the basis of aptitude in their chosen pathway and the criteria laid down in the admissions policy. Aptitude will be demonstrated via a series of pathway-specific tasks on which applicants will be evaluated and scored. Please note that details of these tasks cannot be provided ahead of the workshops, so as to ensure fairness to all who participate.

The group discussion will be a chance for you to show your knowledge of your chosen pathway, ask questions, discuss your inspirations and aspirations, and clarify options. The discussion will not form part of the aptitude evaluation and you will not be scored on it.

WHEN WILL OFFERS BE ANNOUNCED?

Confirmation of places will follow in April. All students who attended the aptitude workshops will receive a letter through the post advising whether they have been successful or not.

 

Are students required to wear a Uniform?

At BOA, we have a corporate image, rather than a uniform. This allows us to establish our identify and gives all students a sense of belonging. It also enables us to recognise our students in the building and has been designed appropriate for the courses you are taking.

Students must wear their BOA uniform at all times in the academy. Further information can be found at: https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/page/?title=School+Uniform&pid=1072

 

What are timings of the academy day?

9.00am – 4.15pm - Monday to Thursday.
9.00am-2.00pm - Friday

 

Is there any support available for travel costs?

Post-16 students can apply for a 16-18 Travel Card if travelling within the West Midlands. Further details can be found via the following link:  

www.networkwestmidlands.com/tickets-and-passes/child/16-18-photocard.

There is also a Post-16 (16-19) Bursary you can apply for once you are a student at BOA. Further details can be found via the following link: https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/bursaries

 

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Have a look around our website: www.boa-academy.co.uk

Email admissions@boa-academy.co.uk or call: 0121 359 9300.