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Ofsted Report
Outstanding in both last and latest inspection
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 261 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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It is a pleasure to welcome you to Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre, a 2-19 special needs school in the London Borough of Camden.
We focus on holistic development through a flexible curriculum which emphasises 'Deep Learning' by responding to each student's point of learning.
We embrace a shared resonsibility for the wider population of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
As a designated Teaching School, we work collaboratively with a network of schools and organisations to engage with research and innovation which will enhance approaches to SEND.
I am very privileged to be the Head of School at Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre.
I look forward to working with you and your children as Head of School, where together we celebrate every pupil, their achievements and passion for learning.
At Swiss Cottage School we see every pupil as an individual and we are committed to meeting their individual and unique needs.
We want all our pupils to flourish and achieve their very best in a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Together with Multi-Agency Support Team we strive to ensure all of our pupils are well equipped and supported in developing their individual skills and abilities in a way that will positively impact their future life.
We encourage our pupils to be creative, reflective and independent individuals who communicate effectively, are respectful of themselves and of others, in the local community and the wider world.
Through effective collaboration and strong working partnership with parents, carers, families, therapists and professionals we know we can provide the best opportunities to our pupils to enable them to achieve their unique potential.
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Snobe grade
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Age range
4-19 5-16 4-18
Gender
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Student teacher ratio
6.6 - -
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Primary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 93 96
Reading - 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 66.23% 60.26%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 15.73% 9.62%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.7 Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 92 94
Reading - 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 65.08% 59.37%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 13.38% 9.09%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.5 Below Average
Writing -3 Below Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 90 93
Reading - 89 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.15% 56.2%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.08% 8.11%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.6 Below Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths -1.0 Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 36.79% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 46.05% 45.12%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 33.11% 24.74%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 18.84% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 23.84% 17.02%
EBacc average points score - 3.46 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 93.17% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 17 131 140
Pupils staying in education 100% 92.08% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 21.08% 34.07%
School sixth forms 0% 58.42% 30.61%
Sixth form colleges 0% 4.42% 10.46%
Other education destinations 88% 8.33% 11.15%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.58% 2.17%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 34.58% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 49.74% 43.24%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 40.47% 25.67%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 19.05% 11.35%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 26.16% 16.36%
EBacc average points score - 3.48 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 90% 90.58% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 20 126 134
Pupils staying in education 90% 87.83% 84.04%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 22.83% 33.41%
School sixth forms 0% 53.67% 30.99%
Sixth form colleges 0% 4.83% 8.53%
Other education destinations 70% 6.58% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.58% 3.41%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.25% 2.78%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 33.05% 29.04%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 45.42% 42.49%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 31.89% 24.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 15.21% 11.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 20.58% 15.89%
EBacc average points score - 3.17 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 83.82% 84.92%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 24 129 140
Pupils staying in education - 64.36% 73.97%
Further education college or other further education provider - 18.27% 28.45%
School sixth forms - 48.09% 31.33%
Sixth form colleges - 1.82% 9.15%
Other education destinations 58% 5.91% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.45% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.82% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 39.83% 29.4%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 51.94% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 34.89% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 22.89% 14.6%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 25.06% 16.15%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 85.18% 85.25%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 27 128 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 32.91% 58.21%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 22.91% 30.7%
School sixth forms 0% 52% 31.92%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1% 9.03%
Other education destinations 48% 4.36% 5.73%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.36% 4.79%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.73% 2.48%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 29th May 2023 To 2nd Jun 2023
Winter Holidays 24th Oct 2022 To 28th Oct 2022
Winter Holidays 24th Jul 2023 To 1st Sep 2023
Spring Holidays 19th Dec 2022 To 2nd Jan 2023
Summer Half Term Holidays 13th Feb 2023 To 17th Feb 2023
Summer Holidays 3rd Apr 2023 To 14th Apr 2023
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2022 To 23rd Oct 2022
Autumn Term-2 29th Oct 2022 To 18th Dec 2022
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2023 To 12th Feb 2023
Spring Term-2 18th Feb 2023 To 2nd Apr 2023
Summer Term 15th Apr 2023 To 28th May 2023
Summer Term-2 3rd Jun 2023 To 23rd Jul 2023
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Culture of the school is committed to recognizing the individuality of each pupil, working together, creating opportunities, and celebrating success

School is highly effective due to exemplary leadership, highly effective teamwork among staff, and innovative practices

The school maintains a distinctive position as a provider within the special school category; it is a centre of excellence

Assessment system is innovative as it unifies the different strands of assessment data and wide-ranging targets set to develop a single assessment system

Improvements to the sixth form have been rapid; the breadth and depth of the curriculum promote independent living and the school offers a range of vocational courses that lead to students gaining relevant qualifications

Provision for sixth-form students is of high quality, with a range of courses offered that lead to students gaining relevant qualifications and being well-prepared to enter employment and manage their growing independence

Safeguarding methods are effective, with exceptionally robust methods for safeguarding pupils' welfare, and staff who are knowledgeable about risks pupils might face

Next steps for the school include bringing together all of the information used to check pupils' progress by ensuring that information related to standards and general targets is accessible and easily understood

The letter is being copied to the chair of the governing body, the regional schools commissioner, and the director of children's services for Camden

The letter will be published on the Ofsted website

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