Secondary school · St Helens
Cowley International College term dates
Cowley International College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are St. Helens council's standard term dates. We don't have Cowley International College's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
St. Helens council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: St Helens, Merseyside WA10 6PN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,514
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Website: www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Cowley International College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from St. Helens council's standard term dates — Cowley International College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cowley International College?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.