St Piers School, Lingfield
St Piers School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Lingfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Piers School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Piers School are St Piers College (Young Epilepsy) (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); The View School (3 miles, Good); and Moor House School & College (4.7 miles, Outstanding).
St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)The View SchoolMoor House School & College
Who goes there
16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Black (7%) and Asian (7%).
Almost every pupil at St Piers School has an education, health and care plan (99 of 99 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
St Piers School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
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).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Piers School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Piers School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Piers School 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
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
99 pupils
110 places
11 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
99
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Piers School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
99
Total Pupils
74
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.2%
Overall absence
34.8%
Persistent absence
69
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Piers School
Questions parents ask about St Piers School
What are GCSE results like at St Piers School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at St Piers School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is St Piers School's Ofsted rating?
St Piers School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Piers School?
No fixed boundary. When St Piers School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Piers School?
St Piers School has around 99 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Piers School have specialist SEN provision?
St Piers School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at St Piers School?
11.2% of sessions were missed at St Piers School in 2024/25. 34.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Piers School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Piers School 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 School?
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 School?
St Piers School is at St Pier's Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)