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