The headteacher of The Winston Churchill School in Woking has died after a medical incident at the school on Thursday morning (October 29). Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker suffered the medical incident, and paramedics along with an air ambulance were called to the site, according to SurreyLive.
Emergency response at the school
A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) said: "SECAmb was 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 that the headteacher had sadly passed away.
Tribute to a dedicated leader
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 Johson-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.
"We ask that the privacy of Zoe's family, friends and the wider school community is respected, including students and staff as they come to terms with this sudden and tragic loss."
