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Humphry Davy School
Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.2 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
770
Capacity
926
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of May 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 73% nationally. While 56% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, suggesting room for improvement in broader academic engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16 in Cornwall.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.12483, -5.54089 · TR18 2TG
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112067
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Humphry Davy School rated by Ofsted?
Humphry Davy School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is Humphry Davy School a good school?
Humphry Davy School scores 30.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Humphry Davy School in GCSEs?
Humphry Davy School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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