Assessment & Rank Order

At Ormiston SWB Academy, assessment is a vital part of our commitment to delivering a first-class education. It is used strategically to secure knowledge, identify gaps, and drive progress for every student, regardless of starting point, disadvantage or SEND need.

Our assessment approach is underpinned by our core principles of:

Great teaching – using assessment to inform planning, personalise learning, and challenge all students.
Strong literacy and numeracy – embedding core skills into assessment tasks across the curriculum.
Excellent outcomes – ensuring students are well-prepared for future learning, qualifications, and life beyond school.
Positive behaviour – promoting responsibility, reflection, and resilience through feedback and self-assessment.

We use a combination of formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, support retrieval practice, and ensure knowledge is retained over time. Assessments are carefully designed to align with our sequenced curriculum and are built into teaching cycles to ensure they are purposeful and impactful.

Assessment at OSWBA is not just about measuring performance — it is about supporting learning. Through regular feedback, student reflection, and targeted intervention, we ensure that every learner has the opportunity to succeed.