Cowley International College

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About Cowley International College


Name Cowley International College
Unique Reference Number (URN) 104829
Website http://www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Principal Mr Russell Cormack
Address Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6PN
Phone Number 01744678030
Phase Secondary
Type Community school
Age Range 11-18
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 1498
Local Authority St. Helens
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Pupils feel safe and are typically happy at this rapidly improving school. They value the time they get to spend with their friends and enjoy their learning. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any concerns they have.

Leaders deal with bullying effectively.There is a newly created positive culture for learning. Pupils are rising to leaders' increased expectations of their achievement and behaviour.

Pupils report that hearing derogatory language is rare. Staff and pupils describe a school that is more purposeful than before. Pupils move calmly and respectfully around the school.

They follow clear routines. Lessons begin promptly. Pupils have positive relationships with each other and their teachers.
...r/>Typically, pupils are engaged in lessons, and most pupils want to learn. Leaders have taken positive action to improve pupils' rates of attendance. However, some pupils do not attend regularly enough.

In the past, pupils did not learn consistently well across the curriculum, including in the sixth form. This includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This meant that many pupils left school without being well prepared for their next steps.

However, there have been significant improvements to the curriculum and teaching. Pupils learn better than in the past. However, improvements are at an early stage in some subjects and have not had the full impact intended.

Rich and varied enrichment activities are available to develop pupils' confidence and interests. Pupils speak enthusiastically about the dance and rock school performances they can take part in. They benefit from trips, including to museums, universities and a wide range of different countries.

Pupils relish taking on leadership roles and raising money for charity. They participate in a range of clubs, including chess, debating, music, rugby and football. All pupils are included in these activities.


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