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Humphry Davy School

Humphry Davy School, Penzance
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Humphry Davy School

Coombe Road, Penzance, TR18 2TG

A Good-rated secondary school in Penzance.

Foundation school
Pupils
770
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.2%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
36.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.9%
EBacc APS
3.44
EBacc 9-5
4.8%
EBacc 9-4
8.9%
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About Humphry Davy School

Humphry Davy School is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 770 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coombe Road, Penzance, TR18 2TG | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Humphry Davy School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Humphry Davy School

What is Humphry Davy School's Ofsted rating?
Humphry Davy School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Humphry Davy School's latest exam results?
Humphry Davy School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Humphry Davy School located?
Humphry Davy School is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall (TR18 2TG).
How many pupils attend Humphry Davy School?
Humphry Davy School has around 770 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Humphry Davy School with other schools?
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