a message from the chief executive
I am delighted to welcome you to the BOA Group.
As a growing multi-academy trust, we specialise in providing exceptional educational pathways in the performing arts and digital technologies. Working in partnership with the Ormiston Trust and Birmingham City University, we are committed to nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and equipping students with the skills they need to succeed.
At BOA, we encourage our students to “Imagine Everything”, empowering them with the qualifications, technical expertise, and real-world experience to thrive in their future careers.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Kate Tague
Chief Executive
Kate Tague took up her role as Chief Executive of the BOA Group in September 2022, having previously been the founding Principal, Executive Principal and Chief Executive of the WMG Academy Trust.
Kate has worked in education for over thirty years in a variety of roles, including as a school leader, classroom teacher, local authority advisor and project manager for the awarding body, Pearson.
ACADEMY PRINCIPALS
paul averis
principal, boa digital technologies academy
Alistair chattaway
principal, boa creative, digital and performing arts academy
Michael painter
principal, boa stage and screen production academy
Trust Central Team
mark allen
director of operations
kate wallace
acting chief financial officer
Christopher barfoot
pa to chief executive officer
rola raad
health and safety lead
Wayne adams
data & mis manager
Finance
gill neuenhaus
finance officer
Sandra olozie
finance assistant
Sarah macnulty
finance assistant
hukam jan
finance assistant
Admissions & Marketing
zoe james
head of marketing and student recruitment
Beth bell
Admissions officer
Megan wilkes
Admissions officer
Lucy averis
administration assistant
Emma Ferguson
marketing and sales officer
To see the full list of staff at our respective Academies, please click the links below:
BOA Digital Technologies Academy