Humphry Davy School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Humphry Davy School
Address: Coombe Road
Town/City: Penzance
County: Cornwall
Postcode: TR18 2TG
Telephone Number: 01736 363559
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Penwith Education Trust (pet)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr William Marshall
Capacity: 926
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 740 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37%

Location and administration

URN: 112067
DfE Number: 908/4173
UKPRN: 10016110
UPRN: 100041028443
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: St Ives (E14001511)
Electoral Ward: Penzance East (E05013320)

Easting & Northing: 147010E, 30978N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 7' 31.69" N 5° 32' 26.92" W
Plus Code: 9C2P4FG5+5M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (0.3km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance (0.3km)
  3. Pensans Community Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Nancealverne School (0.6km)
  5. Mounts Bay Academy (1.2km)
  6. St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance (1.2km)
  7. Heamoor Community Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Alverton Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Gulval School (1.4km)
  10. Newlyn School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Governors

  • Mr Andy Batten - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2029.
  • Ms Terry Binns - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter Curnow - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Ms Zoe Curnow - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Finch - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Louise Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mr Jamie Kennedy - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Ms Angelina Lambourn - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Headteacher William Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Peers - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mrs Anne Shipman - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2029.
  • Mr John Andrew Smith - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mr Geoff Swallow - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2014.
  • Mrs Kinga Tunnicliffe - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Kinga Tunnicliffe - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2026.