As BOA Digital is a selective academy, with places offered on the basis of a Fair Banding test, it is important that applicants follow the correct process when applying for the academy. 

STEP 1

Apply via your Local Authority (from 1 September of that academic year)

BOA Digital Technologies Academy MUST be listed as a preference on your Secondary School Choices form via your local authority.

If BOA Digital is your first priority, then we would strongly recommend you indicate this in your choices.

STEP 2

Register for Fair Banding Tests at BOA Digital

In order to register for our Fair Banding process, you must also complete our own short registration form. Only applicants who have indicated BOA Digital as a preference and registered for the Fair Banding Test will be invited in to sit the test.

For details regarding our admission arrangements, click here to learn about our Fair Banding Process.

Fair Banding Test

Fair Banding Tests for 2026 Entry will take place on Saturday 21^st November 2026 at 10am.

The test will last approximately 2 hours.

The deadline for applying to the council is Friday 30^th October and Fair Banding registration is Friday 23^rd October 2026.
 

Starting Sixth Form is an exciting next step, and applying to BOA Digital Technologies Academy is simple with Applicaa, our free online admissions platform.

Applications open on 1 October and must be completed through our Applicaa application portal.

With Applicaa, you can complete your application, track your progress and receive important updates from our Sixth Form team, including key dates, interviews, open events and offers – all in one place.

Ready to take your next step? Start your application today.

If you wish to apply for a place in one of our current cohorts, please complete an application via our Academy Admissions Portal.

We no longer accept the paper In-Year Change of School Application Form provided by Birmingham City Council. All applications must be submitted directly through our online system.

Acceptable proof of address include:

• A copy of your most recent council tax bill

• A copy of a recent utility bill (gas, water, electric etc., dated within the last six months)

• A solicitor’s letter confirming contracts have been exchanged and specifying a completion date and the new address

• A signed and dated tenancy agreement from either Birmingham City Council or a known Birmingham Housing Association, including the commencement date

• An official government agency letter regarding state benefits or pensions
   

Failure to provide acceptable evidence may affect your child’s eligibility to join our Waiting List.

All late applications, or changes of preference after 30th October must be submitted via your Local Authority in the first instance.

If the academy is oversubscribed during the initial application round, late applicants may still be added to our Waiting List. Late applicants will not be required to sit a Fair Banding Test to join the Waiting List. 

For Birmingham applicants, relevant information can be found here > birmingham.gov.uk.