Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Address | 80 Avenue Road, NW8 6HX |
| School Website | www.swisscottage.camden.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 2076818080 |
| URN | 100096 |
School Census
| Total | 261 |
| Girls/Boys | 64/197 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 24.5%/75.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 44.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 135 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/01/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/01/2014 | Outstanding |
| 11/03/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 03 May 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 29 January 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 05 July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 March 2010 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 13 November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 February 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 02 December 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.7 |
| Writing Progress | -7.5 |
| Maths Progress | -8.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 20% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 6% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 49% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 51% |
| no | 49% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 24.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 15.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 23% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 16.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 12.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 10% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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The Hall School
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Hereward House School
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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