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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
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- Camden NW8 6HX
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points to the end of Key Stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are outstanding due to interesting lessons and high-quality support.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individual learning intention plans and targeted support help all pupils achieve outstanding progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and all adults working in the room work exceptionally well with one another and have high expectations.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching promotes excellent learning and significant progress in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly effective relationships between staff and pupils foster excellent attitudes to learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: There are Parent Council meetings and strong links with parents through written advice on supporting learning at home.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive valuable information about their child’s progress and are happy with the school’s care.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the school’s support and care for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The highly experienced Chair and Governing Body effectively address conflicts and concerns, ensuring robust safeguarding procedures.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders regularly check teaching quality and set clear targets, leading to sustained improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust safeguarding arrangements and proactive behaviour management ensure a safe learning environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils’ behavior in and around the school is excellent and their attitudes to learning are outstanding.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff respect pupils’ dignity and well-being, which contributes to a positive and safe atmosphere.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: An impressive range of extra activities makes learning even more interesting, contributing to excellent development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The school’s strong focus on developing key skills prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils really like the new spacious accommodation and respect the fabric of the building and surroundings.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 pupils attend college for half a day weekly, achieving exceptionally well in relation to studied courses.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Children in Early Years make excellent progress preparing them well for the next stage, including the sixth form.
Support for SEND: All pupils, regardless of circumstances or needs, make outstanding progress supported by a team of experienced therapists.
Subjects Offered: The subjects and topics match fully with the abilities and individual needs of all pupils, focusing on key skills development.
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 259 students from age 5-19 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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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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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-19 | 5-16 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
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 | - | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
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% | 69.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 14.8% | 7.42% |
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 | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
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% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 15.73% | 9.72% |
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% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 13.38% | 9.16% |
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% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.08% | 8.19% |
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 | - | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.7% | 43.07% |
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 | - | 28.15% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.18 | 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 | 100% | 90.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 18.83% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 57.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.83% | 3.59% |
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% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.05% | 45.33% |
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% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.84% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.46 | 2.97 |
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% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.08% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.08% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 58.42% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 8.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.58% | 2.13% |
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% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.74% | 43.41% |
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% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 19.05% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 26.16% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.48 | 2.88 |
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 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.83% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 22.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 53.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 70% | 6.58% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.75% |
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% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.42% | 42.62% |
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% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.17 | 2.84 |
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% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.27% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.82% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 58% | 5.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.82% | 2.05% |
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% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.94% | 43.07% |
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% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 22.89% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.06% | 16.26% |
| 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% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 128 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 32.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 22.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 48% | 4.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.73% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Local authority ratio 15 : 1