Dobwalls Community Primary School

URN: 111957 • Liskeard PL14 4LU

Overview

Name
Dobwalls Community Primary School
URN
111957
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tim Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Duloe Road, Liskeard PL14 4LU

Summary

Dobwalls Community Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in the rural village of Dobwalls, near Liskeard, Cornwall. With a history dating back to 1880, the school currently serves 189 pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6, organized into seven classes that cater to individual year groups. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to achieve their maximum potential through tailored teaching approaches.

The school's ethos is built on fostering resilience, independence, and academic excellence, with a strong focus on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The recently developed Dobwalls Curriculum is designed to be locally relevant while also broadening students' understanding of the world. Emotional intelligence and social skills are integral to the learning experience, supported by the school's "Diamond Rules" of kindness and respect.

Dobwalls Community Primary School is part of the SMART Schools Trust, which enhances collaborative learning opportunities and community engagement. The school maintains strong links with local events and encourages active participation from pupils, staff, and families, reinforcing its commitment to being a central part of the Dobwalls community.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
207
Pupils
189
Boys
105
Girls
85
FSM %
10.10
Open date
Close date
2017-03-31
Last Ofsted
2014-09-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 189 105 85 207 10.10
2024-09-11 189 105 85 207 10.10
2023-09-11 189 105 85 207 10.10
2022-09-11 189 105 85 207 10.10
2021-09-11 189 105 85 207 10.10
2020-09-11 189 105 85 207 10.10

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