Ormiston SWB Academy

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Here are a few of the crafty creations our talented students have been making in “Craft and Chat Club”. Join the fun every Tuesday in W12!

12/10/2026

Our Sixth Form is all about raising aspirations and helping students achieve their ambitions. From university destinations and degree apprenticeships to employment and specialist training pathways, we support every student in finding the route that is right for them. Watch our latest video to see how we encourage our young people to aim high, dream big, and take confident steps towards their future.

12/10/2026

To celebrate our Author of the Month for September, Roald Dahl, we held a "W***y Wonka Sweet Competition". Students were invited to design a sweet based on a character or one of his books. Many students showed how creative they were with 2D and 3D entries. WELL DONE to everyone who entered, especially our winners!

1st Place Yr 7 Adina S
1st Place Yr 8 Winnie J
1st Place Yr 10 Roma P

Runners Up - Yr 7 Omika S, Zorawar C, Divine O and Yr 8 Maisie M

09/10/2026

At the start of the month, year 11 enjoyed a fantastic day at Alton Towers on the back of achieving their attendance target. Well done to everyone who met the attendance criteria. As we edge closer to our first set of mock exams, our year 11's are demonstrating great commitment and determination in preparing for their mock exams. We have now launched out next trip offer and target to keep the motivation levels high. More information to follow on this...

08/10/2026

We have yet another OSWBA published writer! A big shout out goes to Elsia G who has had her story selected for the "Wanted" book and poems selected for "Future Voices" and "The Big Poetry Party".

Check out the display board outside the Lecture Theatre to see students' published work and copies of previous Young Writers books are on display in the library.
Since September we have had students chosen to have work published in three different Young Voices books. If you would like to enter the next poetry or story writing competition, please visit the library or speak to your English teacher.

08/10/2026

When thinking about next steps for Education, please consider the advantages of staying in your familiar SWB environment for Sixth Form. In this video, former SWB students explain why they decided to stay with us for KS5, the differences between Year 11 and Sixth Form, and what they enjoy about being part of SWB6TH.

07/10/2026

Come and see what SWB6TH has to offer!
Our Open Evening is tomorrow – Thursday 8th October, 4pm–6pm, with our Head of Sixth Form talk at 5pm.
Watch our new promotional video to get a feel for life at SWB6TH, hear from our students and see how we support young people with their next steps.
Inspiring growth, shaping futures.

07/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that more copies of students' work from OSWBA have been selected to be published in “Young Voices” books.
The following students have been chosen to have their poem published in "The Big Poetry Party" - Madison B, Fabian S, Amaya R, Sehbaaj S, Adelina B, Tabitha C, Sarah W, James H, Ollie R, Beau W, Elsia G, Jayden-Jai G, and Callum S.

Check out the display board outside the Lecture Theatre to see students' published work and copies of previous Young Writers books are on display in the library.
Since September we have had students chosen to have work published in three different Young Voices books. If you would like to enter the next poetry or story writing competition, please visit the library or speak to your English teacher.

06/10/2026

Coming along to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday? Spice up your evening with our Samosas, available from the Sixth Form area!