Stanmore College, Stanmore
Stanmore College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Stanmore. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stanmore College in detail
Stanmore College in its own words
In its own words: "Stanmore College has been established since 1987 in Stanmore, North West London. Our College provides a wealth of opportunities, a wide range of courses, and high-quality teaching. As a Further Education (FE) College, we offer a broad range of full-time education for 16-18 young learners and part-time courses for adult students."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I’m thrilled that you’re considering Stanmore College for the next step in your education journey. Choosing the right College is a big decision, and I’m grateful for your interest in what we have to offer. Your time in education is priceless, and at Stanmore, we’re committed to making sure it’s time well spent."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, basketball and badminton.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 571 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 27% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 20% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Stanmore Underground Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanmore College (->s), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 163 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Harrow (374).
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Stanmore College is a college for further education in the London Borough of Harrow. It was established in 1987 as one of the borough's three tertiary colleges, originally called Elm Park College.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
3
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 571 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
39%
Degree course
41%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 420 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 5 nearby schools
Latest from Stanmore College
Students Prepare for Bali 2027 International Work Placement
17 Sep 2026
Successful Completion of Amazon Live Projects
13 Aug 2026
Football Academy Partnership with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
23 Jul 2026
Employer and Student Awards 2026
10 Jul 2026
Adult ESOL Students Celebrate a Year of Achievement
9 Jul 2026
Building Green Skills for the Future
8 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Stanmore College
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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 - Stanmore
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stanmore
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(15)
Questions parents ask about Stanmore College
What is Stanmore College's Ofsted rating?
Stanmore College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Stanmore College?
No fixed boundary. When Stanmore College is oversubscribed, Harrow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Stanmore College?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming Stanmore 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 Stanmore College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Stanmore College?
Stanmore College is at Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4BQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)