What did School Atlas judge Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Cowley International College?

Cowley International College has 1,514 pupils on roll.

What ages does Cowley International College take?

Cowley International College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Cowley International College located?

Cowley International College is located in St Helens, WA10 6PN, St. Helens.

How do I apply to Cowley International College?

Cowley International College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Cowley International College were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Cowley International College for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 6.21 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Cowley International College?

When Cowley International College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children from the associated primary schools — children from the associated primary schools;; 3. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. The brother or sister must be on the school roll in Years 7 – 11. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters or a child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, who is living at the same address and is part of the same family unit;, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

What is the largest ethnic background at Cowley International College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.1% of pupils at Cowley International College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Cowley International College: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

6.21miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Cowley International College, year by year →

How places are decided at Cowley International College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2.
2children from the associated primary schools — children from the associated primary schools;
3children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. The brother or sister must be on the school roll in Years 7 – 11. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters or a child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, who is living at the same address and is part of the same family unit;
4other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

St Helens Borough Council is the admission authority for its community and voluntary controlled schools and determines one set of arrangements covering them (2027-28). Section applied: "Oversubscription Criteria".

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Cowley International College: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cowley International College?: Cowley International College has 1,514 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cowley International College take?: Cowley International College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Cowley International College located?: Cowley International College is located in St Helens, WA10 6PN, St. Helens.
How do I apply to Cowley International College?: Cowley International College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Cowley International College were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Cowley International College for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 6.21 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cowley International College?: When Cowley International College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children from the associated primary schools — children from the associated primary schools;; 3. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. The brother or sister must be on the school roll in Years 7 – 11. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters or a child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, who is living at the same address and is part of the same family unit;, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).
What is the largest ethnic background at Cowley International College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.1% of pupils at Cowley International College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

6.21miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Cowley International College, year by year →

How places are decided at Cowley International College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2.
2children from the associated primary schools — children from the associated primary schools;
3children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. The brother or sister must be on the school roll in Years 7 – 11. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters or a child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, who is living at the same address and is part of the same family unit;
4other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

Cowley International College: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Cowley International College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cowley International College?: Cowley International College has 1,514 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cowley International College take?: Cowley International College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Cowley International College located?: Cowley International College is located in St Helens, WA10 6PN, St. Helens.
How do I apply to Cowley International College?: Cowley International College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Cowley International College were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Cowley International College for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 6.21 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cowley International College?: When Cowley International College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children from the associated primary schools — children from the associated primary schools;; 3. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. The brother or sister must be on the school roll in Years 7 – 11. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters or a child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, who is living at the same address and is part of the same family unit;, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).
What is the largest ethnic background at Cowley International College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.1% of pupils at Cowley International College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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