BOA Digital Technologies Academy vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 470 m 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
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | BOA Digital Technologies Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #488 of 493 | #322 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4055 of 4,090 | #3432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 443 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 60% | 74% |
| Capacity filled | 49.2% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.boa-digital.co.uk | www.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 3.4).
- •BOA Digital Technologies Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 196.
- •BOA Digital Technologies Academy is a academy school while St Matthew's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.5 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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy: 443. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BOA Digital Technologies Academy and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
BOA Digital Technologies Academy is 488th of 493 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 322nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).