North West Surrey Short Stay School is a pupil referral unit in Woking, Surrey, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 19 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 19 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Miranda Younger (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2009
- Free school meals
- 73.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 135894
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Surrey council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Expected standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, January 2023).
Contact and getting there
45 Kingsway, Woking, GU21 6NT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Sythwood Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Compass Community School Hampshire Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Woking High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Surrey: Autism (37) · Speech and language (29) · Moderate learning (18) · Severe learning (9) · Hearing (6) · Physical (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Vision (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about North West Surrey Short Stay School
How do I get a place at North West Surrey Short Stay School?
Places at North West Surrey Short Stay School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Surrey council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does North West Surrey Short Stay School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is North West Surrey Short Stay School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in March 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is North West Surrey Short Stay School?
45 Kingsway, Woking, GU21 6NT, in Surrey.
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