This year, 88% of Year 11 students achieved at least 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 and above, including English and Mathematics. 95% of students have achieved grade 4 or above in English, and 90% of students have achieved a grade 4 or above in Mathematics.
Across the entire Year 11 cohort, 92% of students have achieved the DfE benchmark of five or more standard passes, once again substantially surpassing national figures. In the BTEC Level 2 Arts pathway courses, 74% of students achieved the top grades of Distinction and Distinction* and over 96% of students achieved a Merit or higher.
At BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts Academy (BOA), students aged 14–19 have the unique opportunity to specialise in a creative pathway. Options include Acting, Creative Media Production, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, and Visual Art & Design.
Alongside their specialist pathway, Key Stage 4 students study core GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and Science. To broaden their skills and knowledge, they also select two additional subjects from a wide range, including Humanities, Sciences, Languages, and the Arts.
BOA’s combination of high-quality teaching, extensive resources, and industry-standard training empowers students to achieve academic excellence while developing their creative talents.
Alistair Chattaway, Principal of BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts, said: “I am delighted with the achievements of our KS4 students this year. Their GCSE and BTEC results reflect not only their talent and commitment, but also the support and encouragement they have shown to one another along the way. It has been a privilege to watch them develop both academically and personally, and I am confident they are leaving this stage of their education ready to thrive in the next. My heartfelt thanks go to our staff for guiding and inspiring them, and my warmest congratulations go to each student on their well-deserved success.”
Kate Tague, Chief Executive of the BOA Group, added: “Today’s results are a testament to the determination and resilience our students have shown throughout their journey. I am incredibly grateful to our staff for their relentless dedication, and I know our students will continue to inspire with all they go on to accomplish.”
BOA offers a world-class creative education that blends academic study with technical training and real-world, employment-ready experience. Its alumni include West End performers, a BRIT Award nominee, and a BAFTA and Oscar-winning director.
Applications for September 2026 entry to Year 10 and Year 12 open on Tuesday 1st October 2025. Places are offered following an Aptitude Workshop.
For more information about BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts Academy, visit boa-academy.co.uk.
