Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 80 Avenue Road London NW8 6HX |
| Phone | 02076818080 |
| Reference Number | 100096 |
Description
betaSwiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a special state school located in Camden, London, at 80 Avenue Road, NW8 6HX. The school is focused on children with special educational needs (SEN), offering a comprehensive education for pupils aged 4 to 19, including those with complex learning, communication, and physical difficulties. The school is mixed gender, maintains an average pupil size, and has been rated 'Outstanding' by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) in their latest inspection.
Swiss Cottage School is part of the Camden Local Education Authority, and its headteacher is Mrs Vijita Patel. The school does not have boarding facilities, and religious beliefs do not apply. The development and research centre aims to empower educators and families to collaborate as equal partners in creating an inclusive environment that nurtures and inspires pupils to thrive. The school's core values, 'Inclusive, Nurturing, Inspiring,' were decided upon by families and staff, solidifying the community's response to challenges faced together. Additionally, Swiss Cottage School is listed in Ofsted's 'Hall of Fame' and is a Champion Investors in People.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.9%
Girls: 25.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 22 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 11 |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-05-03 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-02-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-12-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -8.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Robinsfield Infant School
Ordnance Hill, London, NW8 6PX |
0.37 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW3 3DS |
0.39 miles |
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George Eliot Primary School
Marlborough Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0NH |
0.4 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Eagans Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8GA |
0.45 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rickmansworth Road, L B H-Holy Trinity School, Middlesex, HA6 2RH |
0.45 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Somerset Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9EJ |
0.45 miles |
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Broadhurst School
19 Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LP |
0.5 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Trinity Walk, Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SQ |
0.55 miles |
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Barrow Hill Junior School
Bridgeman Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AL |
0.55 miles |
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North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools
8 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5RR |
0.59 miles |
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St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School
St John's Hall, Lord's Roundabout, London, NW8 7NE |
0.72 miles |
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The Village School
2 Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, London, NW3 2YN |
0.73 miles |
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Rosary Catholic Primary School
238 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 2AE |
0.79 miles |
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Primrose Hill School
Princess Road, London, NW1 8JL |
0.87 miles |
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Hampstead Hill School
St Stephen's, Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2PP |
0.88 miles |
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Fitzjohn's Primary School
86A Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, NW3 6NP |
0.92 miles |
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St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Quex Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 4PG |
0.94 miles |
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St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Mazenod Avenue, London, NW6 4LS |
0.97 miles |
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St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
Kilburn Park Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 5XA |
0.97 miles |
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Rhyl Community Primary School
Rhyl Street, London, NW5 3HB |
1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The UCL Academy
Adelaide Road, Swiss Cottage, Camden, NW3 3AQ |
0.04 miles |
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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL |
0.29 miles |
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The American School in London
1 Waverley Place, London, NW8 0NP |
0.48 miles |
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Fine Arts College
Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4YD |
0.51 miles |
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North Bridge House Preparatory
1 Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 7AB |
0.59 miles |
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Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit
33 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BU |
0.66 miles |
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LSI Independent College
13 Lyndhurst Terrace, NW3 5QA |
0.82 miles |
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Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ |
0.83 miles |
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St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
0.89 miles |
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St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Oxford Road, London, NW6 5SN |
1.01 miles |
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Harmood School
Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DP |
1.09 miles |
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Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
1.1 miles |
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The Cavendish School
Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY |
1.15 miles |
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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE |
1.21 miles |
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Heathside Preparatory School
84A Heath Street, Hampstead, London, London, NW3 1DN |
1.24 miles |
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College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 HOLMES ROAD, KENTISH TOWN, LONDON, NW5 3AX |
1.24 miles |
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Unity Girls High School
2 Boscobel street, London, NW8 8PS |
1.26 miles |
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Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street, London, NW1 6RX |
1.33 miles |
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United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green, London, W2 1NB |
1.36 miles |
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Maida Vale School
18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR |
1.42 miles |