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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

State school · Woking, GU21 8TL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,471 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,471 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Surrey County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Knaphill School 19 %
The Hermitage Junior School 19 %
Beaufort Primary School 10 %
Bisley CofE Primary School 8 %
St John's Primary School 7 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Pirbright Village Primary School 6 %
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School 5 %
Goldsworth Primary School 3 %
Westfield Primary School 3 %
Brookwood Primary School 3 %
Kingfield Primary School 2 %
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 2 %
St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Worplesdon Primary School 1 %
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.6%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
90
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,471
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Hermitage Road
St Johns
Woking
Surrey
GU21 8TL
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Telephone: 01483 476861

Email: office@wcsc.org.uk

Website: http://student.wcsc.org.uk

Local authority: Surrey County Council

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School data & information The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL
1,471 Pupil numbers
18.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
23 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.6%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.50
LA avg.
51.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.01 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 279 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 288 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 280 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 3
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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