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Cowley International College
Hard Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6PN, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,498
Capacity
1,620
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 82% nationally. While 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is a respectable 55%, though only 7% gain entry to top-third universities. Parents may find the school's strengths in GCSE performance encouraging, while noting that the LocaleIQ score indicates room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.3%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.46571, -2.75031 · WA10 6PN
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104829
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cowley International College rated by Ofsted?
Cowley International College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2016.
Is Cowley International College a good school?
Cowley International College scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cowley International College in GCSEs?
Cowley International College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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