Welcome
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Cowley Sixth Form College.
Cowley is a special place. Every year, we welcome students into the Sixth Form from many schools across St Helens and further afield. We pride ourselves on the support offered to every individual that joins Cowley and truly believe that every one of our students has an amazing potential to succeed.
Cowley is a larger than average Sixth Form which means we offer a wide portfolio of courses to our students. This ranges from traditional A-levels to vocational qualifications and career-based courses. Whatever your decision, you can guarantee that you will be taught by experts in the subject who are willing to go that extra mile to ensure that you achieve your true potential.
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Be present to win presents! 🎁
For the final 2 weeks of college, we are running the 10 Days of Christmas with a prize for someone in college each day of the final 10 days.
And if you have 100% attendance for the final 2 weeks, your name will go into a prize draw to win a Christmas chocolate hamper! 🍫
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📚 Y11 students - your future starts here!
Applications are NOW OPEN for Cowley Sixth Form College for September 2026.
✅ Apply online today: www.cowleysixthform.org.uk/apply-now/
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Last night, we were delighted to attend the Form Tutors' Parents' Evening at Byrchall High School and inform their parents & students of the options and opportunities available at Cowley Sixth Form 🎓
💬 We had some great conversations and it was a pleasure to meet all the parents and students there, thank you for stopping by.
Applications for September 2026 are open online:
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Why A-Level Geography could be your best career move 🌍
Think Geography is just about memorizing capital cities? Think again!
A-Level Geography opens doors to some of the most exciting and in-demand careers out there:
🌱 Environmental Consultant
🏙️ Urban Planner
🌊 Climate Scientist
🗺️ GIS Specialist
✈️ International Development Worker
📊 Data Analyst
🌿 Sustainability Manager
🏞️ Conservation Officer
From tackling climate change to designing smart cities, Geography graduates are solving real-world problems and making a genuine impact on our planet's future.
The skills you gain: critical thinking, data analysis, fieldwork, understanding human and physical systems are exactly what employers are looking for in 2025.
So if you're considering your A-Level options, don't overlook Geography. It might just be the subject that launches your dream career.
Find out more and apply now for September 2026 👇
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The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is home to world‑class research in astronomy, physics, and space science and they're holding an Apprenticeship Open Evening for prospective students.
📅 Tuesday 20 January 2026
⌚ 5pm-8pm
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