Cowley International College is a secondary school in St Helens, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Cowley International College currently has around 1498 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6PN |
| Website: | http://www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01744678030 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | St. Helens |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Russell Cormack |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 104829 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1620 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1498 |
| Number of Boys: | 777 |
| Number of Girls: | 721 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.90% | 1331 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 37 |
| African | 2.30% | 35 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlehurst Community Primary School Princess Avenue , WA10 6ND | - not rated | 66 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Rainford Road , Windle WA10 6BX | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Junior School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.