Humphry Davy School Catchment Area
Humphry Davy School is a foundation secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 770 pupils, and a capacity of 926 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
770
Pupils
926
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Humphry Davy School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Humphry Davy School?
The catchment area for Humphry Davy School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Humphry Davy School are allocated by Cornwall using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cornwall catchment area documents →Humphry Davy School: 926 places, 83% filled: places available
Humphry Davy School has a published admission number of 926 places. 770 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 926 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.2% of pupils at Humphry Davy School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cornwall publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →
Humphry Davy School: School Information
- Full address
- Coombe Road, Penzance, TR18 2TG
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112067
Other Secondary Schools in Penzance
If Humphry Davy School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Penzance are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Humphry Davy School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Humphry Davy School
What is the catchment area for Humphry Davy School? ▾
The catchment area for Humphry Davy School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Humphry Davy School oversubscribed? ▾
Humphry Davy School has a capacity of 926 places and currently has 770 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.
What is the admissions policy for Humphry Davy School? ▾
Admission to Humphry Davy School is managed by Cornwall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Humphry Davy School cover? ▾
Humphry Davy School is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Humphry Davy School? ▾
Humphry Davy School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.