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Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2PFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#48 of 13,686 nationally

About Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School

Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in the Staffordshire Moorlands, part of the Staffordshire local authority. Among the 19 primary schools in its immediate area, it ranks first, placing it firmly ahead of local peers. Its closest competitors at the top of the rankings include St John's Catholic Primary School, Needwood CofE Primary School, and Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, all of which share the same perfect ranking score. Across the wider West Midlands region, Dilhorne sits sixth out of 1,378 primary schools, and nationally it ranks 48th out of 13,686 — a position that puts it in the top 0.4% of all primary schools in the country. With just 45 pupils on roll against a capacity of 52, the school is small by design, and its Church of England character gives it a distinct identity within the local landscape. The nearest outstanding-rated primary is St Filumena's Catholic Primary School, 2.8 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGodley Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2PF
HeadteacherAlex Brayford
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils45
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity45 / 52 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketRoundersGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm ClubChoirCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.