St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Woking, Surrey, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 27 of its 216 pupils (12.5%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 216 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Surrey.
12.5% get SEN support
27 of 216 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.8% have an EHC plan
6 of 216 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication11
- Social, emotional and mental health10
- Autism6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 216 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Walsh
- Part of
- Xavier Catholic Education Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 1.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 143370
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Surrey council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2024
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Five Oaks Close, St John's, Woking, GU21 8TU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Hermitage Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Sythwood Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.3 miles
- Freemantles School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 miles
- Knowl Hill School Independent · Ages 7–16 1.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Hermitage Infant School Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 13.7%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.2 miles
- St John's Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 19.8%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.3 miles
- The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 2.6% 0.4 miles
Questions about St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
How many pupils at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 27 of the 216 pupils (12.5%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (11 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils) and autism (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?
Through Surrey council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?
You can ask for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Hermitage Junior School, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?
Five Oaks Close, St John's, Woking, GU21 8TU, in Surrey.
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