Humphry Davy School, based in Penzance, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Humphry Davy School currently has around 770 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls. Around 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 82% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Coombe Road, Penzance, TR18 2TG |
| Website: | http://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01736363559 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr William Marshall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112067 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 926 |
| Number of Pupils: | 770 |
| Number of Boys: | 371 |
| Number of Girls: | 399 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.90% | 708 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 6 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance Infant School Penbrea Road , Treneere Estate TR18 2GT | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penzance Junior School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 2out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphry Davy School Coombe Road , TR18 2TG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Sixth Form College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay School Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | - not rated | 302 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Short Stay School Penbrea Road , TR18 2AT | - not rated | 310 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carn Michael School St Paul's Old School , Taroveor Road TR18 2BQ | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | - not rated | 618 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.