260
Pupils · 2024/25
45%
EAL · 2024/25
44%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 22/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCamden
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre · All-through · Camden
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
260
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
45%
FSM eligible
61%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
44%
Contact
Address
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
Local authority
Camden
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 260 | 6.0 | 100% | 45% | 61% | 14% | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 259 | 6.5 | 100% | 45% | 58% | 14% | 42% |
| 2022/23 | 261 | 7.4 | 100% | 45% | 55% | 17% | 55% |
| 2021/22 | 260 | 6.5 | 100% | 46% | 55% | 18% | 58% |
| 2020/21 | 260 | 6.5 | 100% | 45% | 46% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 245 | 2.1 | 100% | 53% | 61% | 10% | 31% |
| 2017/18 | 244 | 6.3 | 100% | 48% | 58% | 12% | 34% |
| 2016/17 | 238 | 5.3 | 100% | 51% | 62% | 10% | 32% |
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