BOA Digital Technologies Academy vs Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
443 students
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
| Measure | BOA Digital Technologies Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #488 of 493 | #390 of 493 |
| National rank | #4055 of 4,090 | #3285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 443 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 60% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 49.2% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.boa-digital.co.uk | www.newcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.5 vs 3.4).
- •BOA Digital Technologies Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 441.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BOA Digital Technologies Academy better than Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newcastle Academy ranks higher (23.5 vs 3.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BOA Digital Technologies Academy and Newcastle Academy?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy: 443. Newcastle Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BOA Digital Technologies Academy and Newcastle Academy rank in West Midlands?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is 488th of 493 and Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).