Humphry Davy School

About Humphry Davy School

Humphry Davy School is a foundation school in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 770 pupils on roll. It is part of The Penwith Education Trust (PET). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 (2025/26). 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

770 / 926 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG

Phone

01736363559

Headteacher

William Marshall

Website

http://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk

Academy Trust

The Penwith Education Trust (PET)

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Humphry Davy School?

Humphry Davy School is a foundation school in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Humphry Davy School have?

Humphry Davy School has 770 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Humphry Davy School's Ofsted rating?

Humphry Davy School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023).

How does Humphry Davy School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Humphry Davy School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 in 2025/26.

Is Humphry Davy School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Humphry Davy School is part of The Penwith Education Trust (PET).

Where is Humphry Davy School?

Humphry Davy School is located at Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG.