Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a community special school in Camden for pupils aged 4 to 19. It has 264 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 80 Avenue Road London NW8 6HX |
| Phone | 02076818080 |
| Reference Number | 100096 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 264 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.35%
Girls: 27.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 7 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 9 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 10 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 11 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 12 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| 13 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 26.9% |
| White, British | 13.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.7% |
| White, Other | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is recognized as continuing to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Leaders and staff are dedicated to ensuring that all pupils achieve their ambitious targets, supported by a robust curriculum and the expertise of therapeutic and medical staff. The school fosters an environment where pupils feel safe and supported, effectively managing their emotional and behavioral needs, which contributes to low instances of bullying.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 03 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Dedicated and passionate staff ensuring success for all pupils.
- Tailored curriculum designed for individual needs and communication requirements.
- Strong collaboration between teaching staff and therapeutic professionals.
- Effective teaching of communication and reading skills.
- Comprehensive careers guidance and preparation for adulthood.
- Opportunities for enrichment activities enhancing pupils' learning experience.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -7.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -8.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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In 2024–25 pupils at Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre attended 86.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 43.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 10.6% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Severely absent pupils | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 4.5% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.4% of pupils at Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 14.5 | 24.4 | 8.7 | 2.1 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre had 6.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 20.5% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 16.9% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 19.3% | 9.5% | 20.8% | 4.8% | 11.6% | 26.2% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 81.3% | 67.7% | 70.6% | 84.6% | 66.7% | 78.7% | 73.9% | 63.8% | 81.0% | – | 73.3% | 75.5% | 89.1% | 91.1% | 83.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 6.4 | – | 6.1 | 9.4 | 11.3 | 12.1 | 11.2 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre had 264 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 175 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 45 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 25 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 10 |
| Down's syndrome | 4 |
| Physical disability | 4 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre received £48,245 and spent £50,787 for each of its 264 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £32,000 (£121 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £1,235,000 | £1,516,000 | £1,656,000 | £1,654,000 | £1,511,000 | £1,204,000 | £703,000 | £32,000 |
| per pupil | £5,039 | £5,818 | £6,368 | £6,361 | £5,789 | £4,648 | £2,704 | £121 |
| In-year balance | £398,000 | £281,000 | £140,000 | -£2,000 | -£143,000 | -£307,000 | -£501,000 | -£671,000 |
| per pupil | £1,623 | £1,079 | £539 | -£7 | -£547 | -£1,186 | -£1,927 | -£2,542 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
When was Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre last inspected by Ofsted?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre was last inspected in May 2023.
How many pupils does Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre have?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre has 264 pupils on roll.
What age range does Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre cover?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre for pupils aged 4 to 19.
What are Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is at 80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX.
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