Humphry Davy School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCornwall
AddressCoombe Road, TR18 2TG
URN112067

School Census

Total 809
Girls/Boys 386/423
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.7%/52.3%
% pupils where English not first language 2.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 246
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 23.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/05/2023 Good
09/11/2011 Good
Inspection Date 04/05/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/11/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53.50%
Entering EBacc 22.70%
EBacc average point score 3.55
Progress 8 -0.27
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52%
Entering EBacc 24%
EBacc average point score 3.56
Progress 8 -0.25
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.99
Progress 8 -0.13

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications265
As first preference150
As second preference97
As third preference18
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers150
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications224
As first preference159
As second preference59
As third preference6
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers159
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications207
As first preference126
As second preference74
As third preference7
Total Offers Made126
first preference offers126
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications232
As first preference145
As second preference71
As third preference15
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers145
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications238
As first preference153
As second preference77
As third preference8
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers153
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications284
As first preference200
As second preference75
As third preference9
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers200
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications241
As first preference161
As second preference73
As third preference7
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers161
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications198
As first preference150
As second preference41
As third preference7
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers150
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications187
As first preference134
As second preference46
As third preference7
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers134
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As first preference110
As second preference46
As third preference11
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers110
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications159
As first preference95
As second preference59
As third preference5
Total Offers Made95
first preference offers95
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree19%
agree54%
disagree17%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree6%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree42%
disagree24%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree25%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes24%
no76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree29%
agree29%
disagree29%
strongly disagree12%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree52%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree49%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree35%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree41%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes83%
no17%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

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