Humphry Davy School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Coombe Road, TR18 2TG |
| School Website | www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1736363559 |
| URN | 112067 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 18 October 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 04 July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 09 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 17 June 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 09 July 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 June 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 13 September 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 265 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 95 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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