The Birmingham Ormiston Adademy (BOA), which will specialise in academic teaching and vocational courses covering areas such as music and performing arts, will aim to attract students from across the West Midlands.

Academy Principal Gaynor Cheshire said: "BOA is a unique place to learn. It is a highly specialised academy based in the West Midlands, but will be training the next generation of talent for the UK as a whole.

Academy Principal Gaynor Cheshire said,: "BOA is a unique place ...