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Humphry Davy School

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 740 pupils · Penzance

The council’s dates, for reference

Humphry Davy School sets its own term dates. These are Cornwall’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.

Published through to 2027/28.

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About Humphry Davy School

Humphry Davy School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Penzance, Cornwall, with 740 pupils.

TypeFoundation school
PhaseSecondary
CouncilCornwall
Pupils740 of 926 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
URN112067

From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Nancealverne School
0.4 mi · Special
Mounts Bay Academy
0.7 mi · Secondary

Where it is

Coombe Road
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 2TG

01736363559

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