Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre

A outstanding community special school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre.

London, NW86HX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
29 January 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
80 Avenue Road
London, NW86HX
Phone
2076818080
Website
swisscottage.camden.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100096
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
Website
www.swisscottage.camden.sch.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Free School Meals
57.6% (149 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (259 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusive Nurturing Inspiring

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre, a community-maintained special school in the London Borough of Camden serving children and young people from ages 4 to 19. We are a values-led school that works in partnership with a number of organisations to ensure our pupils thrive as visible, valued members of society. The school’s core values 'Inclusive Nurturing Inspiring' were decided by our families and staff and are reflected in all aspects of provision design.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is skill and context based and encourages active engagement in learning; focuses on developing the key skills of communication, cognition, independence, physical development and self-care. Curriculum Pathways: Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire. Curriculum strives to be responsive to each learner and build on individual strengths and interests with a rolling plan balancing different learning experiences, themes and subjects. A Deep Learning approach is emphasised, responding to each student’s point of learning. The school operates a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model to promote collaboration, challenge, and celebration of developments. Evidence for Learning is used to track learning, and the school emphasises enquiry-led planning and assessment. Sixth Form provision facilitates vocational training and work experience in the local community.

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