The Moorlands Primary Federation
The Moorlands Primary Federation is an academy trust running 14 schools (14 primary) in Staffordshire.
Of its 10 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 70% are rated Good or Outstanding (7 good, 3 requires improvement).
3 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 3 of their 21 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 3 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across its primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 09378112, incorporated in 2015.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Moorlands Primary Federation
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Report card: 2/7 strong | KS2 80% |
| Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Report card: 1/7 strong | KS2 100% |
| Great Wood Community Primary School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Report card: 0/7 strong, 3 need attention | KS2 97% |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy | Primary | Buxton | Good (2023) | - |
| Ilam Church of England Primary School | Primary | Ashbourne | Good | - |
| Manifold Church of England Primary School | Primary | Buxton | Good (2024) | - |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Buxton | Requires improvement | - |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent | Good (2023) | KS2 76% |
| St Leonard's Church of England First School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Good | - |
| St. Peter's Church of England First School | Primary | Uttoxeter | Requires improvement | - |
| St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Good (2023) | KS2 70% |
| Talbot First School | Primary | Uttoxeter | Requires improvement | - |
| The Valley Primary School | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | Good (2024) | KS2 78% |
| Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Stoke-on-Trent | - | KS2 94% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.