Digital assessment platform built for schools and practitioners
WOODCOCK JOHNSON V
Woodcock-Johnson V (WJ V) is a fully digital assessment system that helps educators and professionals understand how learners perform, using evidence they can trust. It combines the rigour of the Woodcock-Johnson with modern digital delivery, making assessment more efficient, consistent, and easier to manage.
Automatic scoring
Instant reports
Now 100% Digital
A trusted name in assessment. Delivered digitally.
The Woodcock Johnson has long been recognised as a rigorous and reliable assessment framework. WJ V brings that same trust into a modern digital platform, designed for today’s education and professional environments.
No heavy kits.
The rigour you trust without physical materials.
No manual scoring.
Automation handles scoring accurately and consistently.
No unnecessary admin.
Streamlined reporting without complex paperwork.
Assessment made simpler, step by step
Assessment should support good decision making, not create extra work.
WJ V is designed to help organisations work with clarity and confidence at every stage of the assessment process.
- Assess learning needs accurately and consistently
- Reduce administrative workload and manual scoring
- Produce clear, professional reports
- Maintain confidence in the evidence used for decision making
- Work more efficiently across teams and settings
The focus is on clarity, reliability, and professional confidence.
Product options
Two assessment options. One trusted system.
Woodcock-Johnson V is available in two assessment options, depending on what you need to understand about a learner. Both options use the same digital platform, scoring, and reporting tools.
Woodcock-Johnson V Tests of Achievement
Best suited to schools and educators
The Tests of Achievement focus on academic attainment, helping educators understand how learners perform in key areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
Use cases
- Supporting eligibility and access arrangement evidence
- Identifying learning gaps
- Monitoring progress over time
- Access to Virtual Test Library
Woodcock-Johnson V Full Battery
Best suited to practitioners and clinics
The Full Battery combines academic attainment with cognitive assessment, supporting a deeper understanding of how a learner thinks as well as how they perform.
Use cases
- Full diagnostic assessments
- Identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Access to Cog, Achievement and Virtual Test Library
- Dedicated Dyslexia test set
Both options are delivered digitally and supported by the same secure administration and reporting system.
Key features
With WJ V, assessment becomes simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage from start to finish.
Fully digital administration
Run assessments online in a controlled, structured way.
Automatic scoring
Reduce manual work while keeping results consistent.
Clear, printable reports
Generate professional outputs that are easy to share.
Secure data handling
Keep assessment data protected within a secure platform.
Organisation-wide access
No per-user limits. No unnecessary complexity.
Free online training resources
Support teams with guidance and training to get started quickly.
Find your fit
Choose the pathway that fits your role
WJ V is used across schools and professional settings. Start with the page designed for your role.
For Educators and Schools
For SENCOs and school teams who need clear attainment data to support eligibility, access arrangements, and learning support.
- Support eligibility decisions with clear attainment evidence
- Strengthen learning support plans with reliable data
- Move away from paper kits and manual scoring
For Practitioners and Clinics
For assessors delivering full diagnostic assessments who need both attainment and cognitive insight.
- Deliver full diagnostic assessments with robust outputs
- Combine attainment and cognitive insight in one workflow
- Generate clear reports faster with automated scoring
Need help choosing?
Not sure which option fits your setting?
We can help you choose the right WJ V option for your role and estimate what you might need, based on your setting and typical usage.
No obligation. Just clear guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about WJ V, eligibility, setup, reporting, and more. VTL is included with both Achievement and Full Battery.
What is the Woodcock-Johnson V (WJ V)?
WJ V is the latest edition of the Woodcock-Johnson assessment suite. It provides comprehensive measures across academic achievement (ACH) and cognitive abilities (COG), with a Virtual Test Library (VTL) for streamlined digital delivery.
What’s the difference between the Achievement battery and the Full Battery?
Achievement (ACH + VTL) focuses on core academic skills (reading, writing, maths, oral language).
Full Battery (ACH + COG + VTL) adds cognitive abilities (e.g., reasoning, working memory, processing speed) for a fuller profile and diagnostic clarity.
Full Battery (ACH + COG + VTL) adds cognitive abilities (e.g., reasoning, working memory, processing speed) for a fuller profile and diagnostic clarity.
Who can administer the Cognitive (COG) battery?
The COG component typically requires appropriate professional qualifications per your local regulations and publisher guidance (e.g., a registered psychologist). If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’ll confirm eligibility in your region.
What is the Virtual Test Library (VTL)?
VTL is the digital environment for administering WJ V subtests, managing test credits, and producing instant reports. It’s included with both the Achievement and Full Battery options.
What kind of reports do I get?
Automated, easy-to-read reports including score summaries, cluster analyses, and interpretive guidance to support interventions and communication with stakeholders.
What are the basic setup requirements?
A modern browser, reliable internet, and a quiet, well-lit space for the student/client. For some subtests you may need headphones and a microphone. We’ll provide a quick setup checklist.
How does WJ V differ from WJ IV?
WJ V features updated norms, refined clusters and subtests, enhanced reporting, and a more streamlined digital experience via VTL.
How do we get started?
Choose your plan on the pricing section and hit Get Started, or contact us for onboarding support, qualification checks, and procurement options.
Ready to explore Woodcock-Johnson V?
If you’d like to understand whether WJ V is right for your setting, we’re happy to talk it through and answer any questions.
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