The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College — Secondary School in Woking

Schools in England

National Education Directory

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Woking, GU21 8TL

1,471 Pupils

1,500 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

18.50% FSM %

748 Boys

723 Girls

About The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Located in Woking (GU21 8TL), The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Surrey.

It has 1,471 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Zoe Johnson-Walker.

Data for The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Surrey
Region	South East
Administrative District	Woking
Parliamentary Constituency	Woking
Ward	St John's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10015945
URN	125314
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Barter	Chair of Governors	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Stapleton	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/05/2025	—	N/A
Professor Andrew Adcroft	Governor	28/03/2023	27/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gina Buxton	Governor	30/11/2022	30/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Todd Harrington-Tucker	Governor	05/12/2024	04/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Ryan Inwards	Governor	05/12/2024	04/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker	Governor	01/09/2013	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Victoria McCallum	Governor	18/09/2024	17/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Newton	Governor	04/07/2025	05/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Roddan	Governor	04/12/2023	04/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Stephens	Governor	14/12/2022	13/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sam Tuck	Governor	30/11/2022	30/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

St John's Primary School

0.48 km • Woking

Other

The Hermitage Infant School

0.55 km • Woking

Other

The Hermitage Junior School

0.6 km • Woking

Other

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

0.66 km • Woking

Other

Beaufort Primary School

1.08 km • Woking

Other

Knaphill School

1.58 km • Woking

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Woking, Surrey.

How many pupils does The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College have?

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College has 1,471 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.

What is the age range at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?

The admissions policy at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is: Non-selective.

Who is the headteacher at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?

The Headteacher at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker.

Where is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College located?

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is at Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, GU21 8TL, in the Surrey local authority, South East.

Does The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College: Does not have a sixth form.

Is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College currently open?

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker

Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, GU21 8TL

01483476861

student.wcsc.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Surrey School Website

Quick Summary

URN 125314

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026