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Humphry Davy School

State school · Penzance, TR18 2TG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 770 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
770 ·
Local authority
Cornwall Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr William Marshall

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Pensans Community Primary School 16 %
Alverton Primary School 11 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance 10 %
St Hilary School 9 %
Marazion School 7 %
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance 7 %
Ludgvan School 6 %
Newlyn School 5 %
Mousehole School 4 %
Gulval School 4 %
Germoe Community Primary School 3 %
Trythall Community Primary School 3 %
Heamoor Community Primary School 3 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.9%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
45
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
25.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

770
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Coombe Road
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 2TG
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Telephone: 01736 363559

Email: enquiries@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk

Website: http://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk

Local authority: Cornwall Council

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School data & information Humphry Davy School Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG
770 Pupil numbers
38.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
45 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.9%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.20
LA avg.
43.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.27 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 194 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Humphry Davy School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

We encourage all pupils with SEN to fulfil their potential here at school. We encourage students to play to their strengths and to develop their talents. We provide in class support with qualified TAs to assist pupils. We also extract pupils with literacy difficulties for work on our ARROW and WORDSHARK programmes. We have Maths Intervention classes to help those who find maths challenging. We run numerous programmes to help children manage their anger and to develop social skills. Children who benefit from the use of a lap top are provided with an Alphasmart machine for use in key lessons.

In September 2005 we are opeing our state of the art ilearn centre which will cater for those who need an individual learning programme specially developed to meet their individual needs.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
25.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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