Cowley International College
URN: 104829 • St Helens WA10 6PN
Overview
- Name
- Cowley International College
- URN
- 104829
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Russell Cormack (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01744678030
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hard Lane, St Helens WA10 6PN
Summary
      Cowley International College is a mixed community secondary school located in St Helens, with a current enrolment of 1,498 pupils and a capacity for 1,620. The school serves students aged 11 to 16 and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Approximately 40.9% of the students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the community it serves.
The college offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the varied interests and abilities of its students. Emphasis is placed on academic achievement alongside personal development, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational paths. The school also provides resources and support for attendance and engagement, aiming to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
Cowley International College places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the role of parents in the educational process. The school’s website offers information on attendance procedures and other resources, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
      The college offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the varied interests and abilities of its students. Emphasis is placed on academic achievement alongside personal development, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational paths. The school also provides resources and support for attendance and engagement, aiming to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
Cowley International College places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the role of parents in the educational process. The school’s website offers information on attendance procedures and other resources, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- Skip to content (other)
- Take me to Cowley International College’s 11-16 website (other)
- Attendance (other)
- Take me to Cowley Sixth Form College’s website (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rainford High Technology College (70.5)
- Rainford High School (68.6)
- The Sutton Academy (58.1)
- De La Salle School (52.4)
- Sutton High Sports College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1620
- Pupils
- 1498
- Boys
- 777
- Girls
- 721
- FSM %
- 40.90
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1498 | 777 | 721 | 1620 | 40.90 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1481 | 802 | 679 | 1620 | 38.00 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 1537 | 797 | 740 | 1620 | 32.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 1537 | 797 | 740 | 1620 | 32.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 1534 | 776 | 758 | 1620 | 29.70 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 1498 | 764 | 734 | 1620 | 25.30 | 
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