Humphry Davy School
Foundation school
Penzance, TR18 2TG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
20 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
740
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
10.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 42.2 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 36% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 34% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 | -0.27 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mounts Bay Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 38% in England
- St Ives School · 6.0 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Cape Cornwall School · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Hayle Academy · 7.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Helston Community College · 11.9 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Camborne Science and International Academy · 11.9 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
The neighbourhood
Humphry Davy School is in Penzance Quay (typical home £230,000, crime very high).
What is Humphry Davy School's Ofsted rating?
Humphry Davy School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Humphry Davy School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Humphry Davy School is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.