Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School
Godley Lane, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in June 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 9 June 2026, report published 13 July 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 June 2026
Pupils at Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School are happy, confident and well cared for. They enjoy coming to their small, friendly school where everyone is known, loved and valued. The school values of trust, mindfulness, peace and friendship are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils feel safe at school because their relationships with staff are warm and caring. Bullying is rare, and pupils trust adults to support them to quickly resolve any concerns they have. Behaviour in classrooms and around the school site is very positive. Pupils respect and show empathy for one another and are proud of their school. Staff get to know pupils and their families very well as soon as they start school. This means that any barriers pupils face are identified swiftly and support put in place to address them. Pupil wellbeing and mental health are at the centre of the school’s work. The broad, balanced curriculum is generally taught well. Pupils enjoy learning in an atmosphere where they feel confident to make mistakes and ask for help if they need it. Adaptations are made to ensure that disadvantaged pupils, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can access their learning. As a result, pupils generally achieve in line with national averages, or slightly above, by the time they leave the school. All pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities such as sports and arts events, educational visits and residential stays. Pupils know their views are valued. They take on a range of responsibilities and make a positive contribution to school life including serving as farm captains and help care for the animals kept at the school. Pupils are very well prepared to become active and responsible citizens when they leave primary school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the most effective teaching practice is shared and applied consistently across the school.
- Leaders should continue their work to raise attendance and reduce persistent absence.
- Leaders should ensure interactions between staff and children consistently help children to develop their speaking skills and vocabulary.
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 52
Schools near Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Filumena's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Giles' Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Brayford
- Phone
- 01538702355
- Address
- Godley Lane, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2PF
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 141770
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.