Humphry Davy School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2TG |
| Phone | 01736363559 |
| Reference Number | 112067 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 770 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.18%
Girls: 51.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 90 | 165 |
| 8 | 79 | 83 | 162 |
| 9 | 71 | 75 | 146 |
| 10 | 62 | 89 | 151 |
| 11 | 84 | 62 | 146 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.9% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-06-26 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Peverell Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT |
0.2 miles |
|
Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH |
0.32 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Redinnick Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HP |
0.76 miles |
|
Heamoor Community Primary School
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ |
0.77 miles |
|
Alverton Primary School
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD |
0.82 miles |
|
Gulval School
School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ |
0.88 miles |
|
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP |
1.13 miles |
|
Madron Daniel Church of England School
Bellair Road, Penzance, TR20 8SP |
1.13 miles |
|
Newlyn School
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA |
1.17 miles |
|
Trythall Community Primary School
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR |
2.27 miles |
|
Mousehole School
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ |
2.72 miles |
|
Ludgvan School
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX |
2.99 miles |
|
Marazion School
School Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0DG |
3.35 miles |
|
Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB |
3.85 miles |
|
St Buryan Primary School
Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Nancealverne School
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP |
0.35 miles |
|
Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT |
0.73 miles |