Humphry Davy School vs Pensans Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 517 m 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
Pensans Community Primary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
| Measure | Humphry Davy School Penzance, South West | Pensans Community Primary School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 402 | #1637 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2764 of 4,090 | #14908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 740 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 57% |
| Capacity filled | 79.9% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk | www.pensansprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Humphry Davy School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 13.2).
- •Humphry Davy School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 139.
- •Humphry Davy School is a local authority school while Pensans Community Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pensans Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Humphry Davy School ranks higher (33.6 vs 13.2 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 Pensans Community Primary School?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Humphry Davy School: 740. Pensans Community Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Humphry Davy School and Pensans Community Primary School rank in South West?
Humphry Davy School is 296th of 402 and Pensans Community Primary School is 1637th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).