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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🎓 GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21st August
Y11, it’s time to take the next step!
Head of Sixth Form, Danny Watkins, has all the information for you to enrol at Cowley Sixth Form on results day - just pop in, no appointment needed. Whether you’ve already applied or are still weighing up your options, our team will be on hand to support you and help you secure your place for September.
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🕘 Enrolment open from the morning of Results Day (21st August) ... See MoreSee Less
📅 Save the Dates!
Thinking about your next steps after Year 11? Come and see what Cowley Sixth Form College has to offer!
We're excited to welcome you to our Open Evenings on:
✨ Thursday 9th October 2025
✨ Thursday 6th November 2025
Discover our wide range of courses, tour our facilities and chat to our current students and staff about life at Cowley. Whether you're aiming for university, an apprenticeship or employment, we're here to help you take that next step with confidence.
More details coming soon — but for now, pop those dates in y#cowleysixthformC#openeveningr#savethedaten#yourfutureyoursixthformreYourSixthForm ... See MoreSee Less
Yesterday, our aspiring MDVs (Medics, Doctors, Vets) met with Chris from @nwpccc to learn about the work they do and what they carry in the ambulance.
They carry out really important work and we really appreciate Chris for giving up his time to talk to the students about the great service they perform.
NWPCC is a charitable organisation, please check out their website www.nwpcc.charity to find out more. ... See MoreSee Less
🎧 EP #9 - Student Experience at Cowley Sixth Form College 🎙
In this final Cowley Unplugged podcast episode of 2024/25, we hand the mic to three of our fantastic students as they share their honest experiences of life at Cowley Sixth Form College.
From lessons and workload to friendships, support, and what really goes on in the Hub, nothing is off limits!
Whether you're thinking of joining us, already part of the Cowley community, or just curious about sixth form life, this is a great insight into what it’s really like to be a student here.
Tune in for real talk, top tips and a few laughs along the way!
Listen to the episode in full here: open.spotify.com/episode/5gRKFsINnLCQYMQWxAiier?si=M51KHpWUTESQeCZyjre6DA ... See MoreSee Less
Today, a number of Cowley Sixth Form students will spend the afternoon at The Athenaeum Club in Liverpool.
Their host is our former Vice Chair of Governors, Geoffrey Appleton, who is a former president of the club. Mt Watkins, Head of Sixth Form, and Miss Smart, Head of Achievement, were also in attendance.
The students will be given a tour of the building, including the library packed full of rare books that has a copy of the Magna Carta from 1282 and Notes on Hospitals by Florence Nightingale.
Students will then discuss their aspirations and Higher Education ambitions over lunch.
We wish all of our students a wonderful day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Keep an eye on Spotify on Monday for the final podcast episode of the academic year when three of our fantastic students tell you all about the student experience at Cowley Sixth Form College.
Search 'Cowley Unplugged' or keep an eye on our socials to give it a listen! 🎧 ... See MoreSee Less