Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted's report card from its 9 June 2026 inspection grades Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "School life is clearly focused on the school vision, ‘Love one another, love the world'."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils achieve well across the curriculum."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils' attendance is broadly in line with what is typical nationally."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have ensured a broad and balanced curriculum is in place."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children in the early years receive a positive start to their education."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school's welcoming and inclusive culture helps pupils feel a sense of belonging."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have established a clear vision where pupils are at the heart of everything they do."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "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".

In 2024, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 76% and 74% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School are St Filumena's Catholic Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles); Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); and Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths).

Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School is one of 14 schools run by The Moorlands Primary Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.