Zoe Johnson-Walker, headteacher of the Winston Churchill School in Woking, has died suddenly after a medical incident at the school on Thursday morning.
Emergency services, including paramedics and an air ambulance, were called to the secondary school, but a spokesperson for Surrey County Council confirmed that Mrs Johnson-Walker had died.
Tributes from Surrey County Council
Helyn Clack, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, paid tribute, saying: "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."
Community response
The news has prompted an outpouring of tributes to the "strong and dedicated leader" from the school community and beyond. The incident occurred at the Winston Churchill School in Woking, where Mrs Johnson-Walker served as headteacher.
This is a breaking news story, and further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
