Dobwalls Community Primary School, Liskeard

In its own words: "Dobwalls is a happy, vibrant school located in the heart of a rural Cornish village approximately 2 miles from the nearest town, Liskeard. The school has a long history dating back to 1880 when the first register was taken on Monday 5th July and contained the names of 52 local children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel very proud and privileged to be the Headteacher here at Dobwalls since February 2021. Dobwalls is a wonderful community full of children who are eager to learn and be taught by our dedicated team of hardworking staff."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, tennis, multi-sports, cross-country, art and book club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Dobwalls Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 63% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Dobwalls Community Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dobwalls Community Primary School are Liskeard Hillfort Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 74% maths); Braddock CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); St Martin's CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths); and St Neot Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 82% maths).

Dobwalls Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Dobwalls Community Primary School is one of 6 schools run by South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust, an academy trust.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Dobwalls Community Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station), about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highwood Park (nw-bound), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Dobwalls Community Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.