Humphry Davy School is a secondary foundation school in Penzance, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Humphry Davy School has a Progress 8 score of -0.27 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.2, 59% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 770 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.0%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.8%.
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Humphry Davy School has a Progress 8 score of -0.27, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
59% of students at Humphry Davy School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Humphry Davy School has an overall absence rate of 11.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Humphry Davy School is 8.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Humphry Davy School has 770 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Humphry Davy School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Humphry Davy School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Humphry Davy School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
127/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
57/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.4
Bus Stops
25
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Penzance Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.