Humphry Davy School vs Maidenhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 291 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humphry Davy School
Penzance · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
Maidenhill School
Stonehouse · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
| Measure | Humphry Davy School Penzance, South West | Maidenhill School Stonehouse, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 402 | #184 of 402 |
| National rank | #2764 of 4,090 | #1885 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 740 | 714 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 714 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.9% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.3% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.5% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penzance | Stonehouse |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk | www.maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maidenhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 33.6).
- •Humphry Davy School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 714.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Humphry Davy School better than Maidenhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidenhill School ranks higher (51.9 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Humphry Davy School and Maidenhill School?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Stonehouse in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Humphry Davy School: 740. Maidenhill School: 714. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Humphry Davy School and Maidenhill School rank in South West?
Humphry Davy School is 296th of 402 and Maidenhill School is 184th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).