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Cowley International College

Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6PN

A Good-rated secondary school in St Helens.

Community school
Pupils
1,498
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.9%
Attainment 8
39.2
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
30.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
53.3%
EBacc APS
3.54
EBacc 9-5
16.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.31
A*-A Grades
11.3%
A*-B Grades
30.5%
AAB+ %
6.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 123 students entered

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About Cowley International College

Cowley International College is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. The school has around 1,498 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6PN | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cowley International College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cowley International College

What is Cowley International College's Ofsted rating?
Cowley International College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Cowley International College's latest exam results?
Cowley International College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cowley International College located?
Cowley International College is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens (WA10 6PN).
How many pupils attend Cowley International College?
Cowley International College has around 1,498 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cowley International College with other schools?
View Cowley International College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.