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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🎼🎤 The Choir is one of our most popular enrichment activities with lots of stuents involved and opportunities to perform across the college, St Helens and beyond!
Here they are performing in Stuttgart, Germany 🇩🇪
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✨ We’re incredibly proud that the wide range of opportunities available to our students was highlighted in our recent Ofsted report.
At Cowley Sixth Form College, learning extends far beyond the classroom. From sport and performing arts to driving taster lessons, our enrichment programme gives students the chance to grow in confidence, develop valuable new skills and enjoy unforgettable experiences alongside their studies 💫
We are passionate about helping every student become a life ready learner ❤️
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⏰ A reminder to all students who are sitting GCSE Maths resits that your exam, Paper 1, is tomorrow morning at 9:00am.
Please report and sign in for the exam at 8:30am ahead of going into the exam hall.
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📈 91% of Cowley Sixth Form College students progress directly into higher education, employment or training after completing their studies with us - 5% higher than the national average! 👏✨
We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for the hard work, dedication and support that helps our young people take their next steps with confidence.
Whether progressing to university, apprenticeships or exciting careers, our students leave Cowley Sixth Form College as life ready learners, prepared for success beyond sixth form 💚
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Not sure whether university, an apprenticeship or straight into work is the right path for you after sixth form? 🤔✨
This FREE online support session with Pearson and Pathway CTM is designed to help students feel more confident about their next steps after A Levels or BTECs.
You’ll get:
📄 Application & CV tips
💼 Advice on what employers are really looking for
🎓 Careers & apprenticeship guidance
💡 Industry insights from Pearson
❓ A live Q&A where you can ask your own questions
📅 Thursday 14th May
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm
💻 Online – join from anywhere
👉 Register now pathwayctm.com/event/your-next-move-with-pearson/
It's a great opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals and get practical advice to help plan your future 🌟
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🎉 Y13 Leavers’ Celebration 2026 🎉
We're super excited to celebrate with our Y13 leavers after the exam season is over! Music, food & drink, laughter, speeches, celebrate your time at Cowley Sixth Form and all of your achievements alongside fellow students and staff 🎓✨
📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 11:30pm
📍 Percival Suite, Ruskin Drive
🎟 £30 via ParentPay
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