Open Special Mixed

Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre

80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
London, NW8 6HX
260 Pupils
260 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
58.00% FSM %
191 Boys
69 Girls
About Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre

Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a mixed-gender Special schools located in London, Camden, in the London region of England for pupils aged 4–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 260 pupils on roll. School capacity: 260. Current headteacher: Syra Sowe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Camden
Region London
Administrative District Camden
Parliamentary Constituency Hampstead and Highgate
Ward Primrose Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017655
URN 100096
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jonathan Hilliard Chair of Governors 11/02/2019 12/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sebastian Blake Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mustapher Botchway Governor 07/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Brian Butterworth Governor 11/02/2019 12/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gemma Egan-Perkins Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ellie Enweliku Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Jayne Franklin Governor 01/10/2024 22/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Beverley Maron Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr John Mcrae Governor 20/05/2025 20/05/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Vijita Patel Governor 01/09/2016 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Edward Pitcher Governor 16/10/2018 16/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Colin Reader Governor 06/12/2016 06/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in London, Camden.
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre has 260 pupils, with a capacity of 260.
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Principal at Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is Ms Syra Sowe.
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is at 80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX, in the Camden local authority, London.
Sixth form at Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre: Has a sixth form.
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Syra Sowe
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX
02076818080
www.swisscottage.camden.sch.uk
Location
NW8 6HX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100096
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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