Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker, headteacher of The Winston Churchill School in Woking, Surrey, has died unexpectedly following a medical emergency at the school. Paramedics and an air ambulance were dispatched to the site on Thursday morning (October 29).
Emergency response at the school
A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) said: "We were called just before 08.30 yesterday (29/10/26) following reports of a medical emergency at Winston Churchill School in Woking. Crews were joined at the scene by the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex."
Surrey County Council confirmed the headteacher had tragically died, according to Surrey Live.
Tribute from Surrey County Council
Helyn Clack, SCC Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker, Headteacher of The Winston Churchill School, Woking."
"Mrs Johnson-Walker was a significant presence within the Surrey education community for many years. She was a strong and dedicated leader who consistently championed her students and school, always advocating passionately for the best outcomes for children and young people."
"Zoe's loss will be keenly felt by those who knew her, and our thoughts are with her family and friends, colleagues, students and the whole school community at this incredibly difficult time."
The council also asked that the privacy of Zoe's family, friends and the wider school community be respected, including students and staff as they come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss.
