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Cowley International College
Goodgraded 24/11/2021Ages 11–181,498 pupilsDoes not apply
Cowley International College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in St Helens, within the St. Helens local authority. The school has around 1,498 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/11/2021, Cowley International College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in St Helens can view Cowley International College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence32.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.3
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
EBacc entry53%
EBacc average point score3.54
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 25.3
Value added-0.37Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
Retention82%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in St Helens
All schools in St Helens →Rivington Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miQueen's Park CofE/Urc Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon StreetGood · 0.8 miSt Helens College1.0 mi
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