The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Ms Syra Sowe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGateway Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Nursery · 1.8km away
Abingdon House School
Independent · 1.9km away
Francis Holland School
Independent · 2.0km away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
United Colleges Group
16 plus · 2.2km away
Ark King Solomon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre's Ofsted rating?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre currently has 260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre take?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre?
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is in London, NW8 6HX, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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