St Piers College (Young Epilepsy), Lingfield
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is a special school for pupils aged 19 to 25 in Lingfield. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) are St Piers School (under 0.1 miles, Good); The View School (3 miles, Good); and Moor House School & College (4.7 miles, Outstanding).
Who goes there
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lingfield Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 22 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)
Getting There
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Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Lingfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lingfield
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Special educational needs provision
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)
What is St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)'s Ofsted rating?
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)?
No fixed boundary. When St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) have specialist SEN provision?
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)?
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) is at St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)