St Dominic's Sixth Form College, Middlesex
St Dominic's Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 18 in Middlesex. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Dominic's Sixth Form College in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 741 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 74% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 9% into work. 36% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is South Harrow Underground Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roxeth Hill, 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Dominic's creates an exceptional learning environment where differences are celebrated and all students feel welcomed and valued. Teachers are passionate subject experts who plan lessons carefully to help students build knowledge progressively and achieve outstanding exam results. The college goes far beyond the basics, offering free textbooks, external academic competitions, high-quality mentoring and enrichment activities that develop confidence, teamwork and real-world skills.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding A-level and vocational exam results with many students achieving grade B or better
- Expert teachers who explain concepts clearly and quickly identify and correct misconceptions
- Highly effective assessment and intervention systems to help struggling students catch up
- Excellent enrichment opportunities including sports, mindfulness, street dance and magazine production
- Strong partnerships with employers and universities that shape the curriculum to meet real-world skills needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with students feeling safe, knowing how to spot extremism, and trusting staff to take swift action against bullying and discrimination.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, mindfulness and mental health sessions, street dance, college magazine production, mock trials, law competition, Olympiad competitions, external workshops, work experience visits
St Dominic's Sixth Form College is a Roman Catholic designated college in Harrow with 1,475 students achieving outstanding results across A-level and vocational courses. The college has maintained its Outstanding rating with exceptional teaching, student support, and a welcoming community where all students thrive.
About
St Dominic's Sixth Form College is a selective Roman Catholic sixth form college on Harrow on the Hill, England founded in 1878, originally founded as a boarding school. The college was opened and initiated by Cardinal Hume.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B
Average grade
40.2
Points per entry
B
Best 3 A-Levels
27%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
656
A-Level students
97%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 10 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 741 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
36%
Top-third university
87%
Degree course
92%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 631 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesex
Across Harrow council
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
65.6%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Questions parents ask about St Dominic's Sixth Form College
What is St Dominic's Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Dominic's Sixth Form College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
What is the catchment area for St Dominic's Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When St Dominic's Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Harrow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to St Dominic's Sixth Form College?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming St Dominic's Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Dominic's Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Dominic's Sixth Form College?
St Dominic's Sixth Form College is at Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)