The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 287 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Primary School
Primary · 484m away
The Hermitage Infant School
Primary · 552m away
The Hermitage Junior School
Primary · 597m away
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Beaufort Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Knaphill School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sythwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College a selective school?
No. The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College's Ofsted rating?
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College currently has 1,471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College take?
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College?
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is in Woking, GU21 8TL, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College have a sixth form?
No, The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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