St Anthony's School

URN: 126155 • Chichester PO19 5PA

Overview

Name
St Anthony's School
URN
126155
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
65.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01243785965
Website
Visit
Address
Woodlands Lane, Chichester PO19 5PA

Summary

St. Anthony's School is a community special school located in Chichester, West Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 240 pupils. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs. With a significant percentage of pupils (41.30%) eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to ensure that all students receive the necessary resources and support to thrive.

The curriculum at St. Anthony's is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, fostering both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on online safety, providing resources and guidance for parents and students to navigate the digital world responsibly. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through regular announcements via Parent Mail and can access newsletters and the school prospectus online.

St. Anthony's School is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child can succeed. The school invites parents to reach out to the pastoral team for any concerns regarding their child's wellbeing, ensuring that support is readily available within the school community.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
240
Boys
173
Girls
67
FSM %
41.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 240 173 67 41.30
2024-09-11 236 170 66 36.00
2023-09-11 224 164 60 37.10
2022-09-11 224 164 60 37.10
2021-09-11 221 160 61 36.70
2020-09-11 222 163 59 36.00

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