# Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre — London, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.0/5 from 3 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** 80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
- **Phone:** 02076818080
- **Website:** https://www.swisscottage.camden.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/london/swiss-cottage-school-development-research-centre-170

## About

- **Phone:** 020 7681 8080 (reception hours 8:00–16:15)
- **Address:** Swiss Cottage School, 80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX, United Kingdom
- **Description:** Swiss Cottage School – Development & Research Centre is a community-maintained special school in the London Borough of Camden. It serves children and young people aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, including autism and associated conditions. The school is values-led (Inclusive, Nurturing, Inspiring) and works in partnership with specialist multi-agency teams to provide an integrated, inclusive education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jan 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — My child loves going to school every day: My child loves going to school every day. The staff are so caring and always ready to help with any concerns. I feel confident that my child is safe and well-supported at this school. *(Apr 2023)*
- **4/5** — The teachers are dedicated and really know how to engage my child: The teachers are dedicated and really know how to engage my child. Communication with the school is good, but sometimes I wish there were more updates on my child's progress. *(Apr 2023)*
- **3/5** — Decent education with some issues: While the school provides a lot of support, I feel that the facilities could be improved. More outdoor space would be beneficial for the children's physical activities. *(Mar 2023)*

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