The Campus and Bus Info

Cowley Sixth Form has many qualities that make it unique and one of those is its campus. We are extremely lucky to have a large, airy and spacious building which sits in its own landscaped grounds. The sixth form building dates from the 1930s when it was built as the Cowley Boy’s Grammar school. For many years, it was a symbol of Cowley’s academic values and a true icon of St Helens town. When the 11-16 school moved to a new site, the Cowley Building was extensively remodelled and brought bang up-to-date, combining Cowley’s history and tradition with superb modern facilities. Sixth form students benefit from the following:

  • Dedicated site, wholly separate to the lower school
  • Roomy and attractive building
  • Wi-fi and phone charging points
  • Canteen open from 8.00am, serving a range of food and drinks from sandwiches to hot meals
  • Vending machines selling a variety of healthy snacks and drinks
  • Comfortable and relaxed seating areas
  • Specialist subject areas
  • Fully equipped library and resource area
  • Patio and outdoor seating area
  • Access to sports field, 3G pitch and PE facilities

Cowley Sixth Form bus service

We have a dedicated bus just for Sixth Form students to make the journey to college that bit easier for students who need to travel from a little further afield.

The cost of the bus is £50 for two years for students studying Level 3 courses, or £25 for one year students on the Gateway programme. If students are eligible for the bursary, the service is free of charge.

For any students requesting use of the service, parents will pay via the My Child At School (MCAS) app.

Please find the bus timetable below.

Morning route:

Time Stop
7:30am First pick up – Warrington Road (opposite Byrchall High), continuing along Lodge Lane
7:40am Ashton Road (Hope Academy), continuing along Crow Lane East
7:45am Vista Road
7:50am Penny Lane
8:00am Ship Inn, Blackbrook Road
8:02am Chain Lane
8:04am Laffak Road
8:06am Carr Mill Road
8:08am Woodlands Road
8:09am Haresfinch View
8:11am Washway Lane
8:14am City Road
8:17am Hard Lane
8:19am Arrival at Cowley Sixth Form College

Afternoon route:

Time Stop
3:00pm Departure from Cowley Sixth Form College
3:07pm Hard Lane
3:10pm City Road
3:13pm Washway Lane
3:17pm Haresfinch View
3:18pm Woodlands Road
3:20pm Carr Mill Road
3:22pm Laffak Road
3:24pm Chain Lane
3:25pm Blackbrook Road
3:35pm Penny Lane
3:50pm Vista Road, continuing along Crow Lane East
3:55pm Ashton Road (Hope Academy), continuing along Lodge Lane
4:05pm Warrington Road