Humphry Davy School
URN: 112067 • Penzance TR18 2TG
Overview
- Name
- Humphry Davy School
- URN
- 112067
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Marshall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01736363559
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coombe Road, Penzance TR18 2TG
Summary
Humphry Davy School, located in Penzance, Cornwall, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 770 students, against a capacity of 840. The school prides itself on its caring ethos, which supports students of all abilities, from those with specific learning difficulties to the most gifted. The leadership emphasizes a commitment to high standards of care and achievement, fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
The curriculum at Humphry Davy School is designed to promote academic, creative, and personal development, ensuring that students acquire the skills necessary for successful and fulfilling lives. The school values individuality and aims to empower students to contribute positively to society while understanding the importance of sustainability and social justice.
As a member of the Penwith Educational Trust, the school actively engages with parents and the local community, recognizing their vital role in the educational process. The school encourages open communication and collaboration to help students reach their full potential, fostering a sense of belonging and community involvement.
The curriculum at Humphry Davy School is designed to promote academic, creative, and personal development, ensuring that students acquire the skills necessary for successful and fulfilling lives. The school values individuality and aims to empower students to contribute positively to society while understanding the importance of sustainability and social justice.
As a member of the Penwith Educational Trust, the school actively engages with parents and the local community, recognizing their vital role in the educational process. The school encourages open communication and collaboration to help students reach their full potential, fostering a sense of belonging and community involvement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mounts Bay Academy (54.3)
- Cape Cornwall School (45.4)
- Mounts Bay School (45.2)
- Penwith Sixth Form College (37.5)
- Cape Cornwall School (33.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 770
- Boys
- 371
- Girls
- 399
- FSM %
- 38.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 770 | 371 | 399 | 840 | 38.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 804 | 403 | 401 | 875 | 34.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 857 | 454 | 403 | 875 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 857 | 454 | 403 | 875 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 844 | 459 | 385 | 864 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 827 | 447 | 380 | 864 | 23.40 |
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