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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SLT & Governors (governance)
- Dates & Events (calendar)
- View our Website Privacy Policy (download)
- Local Offer (download)
- School Uniform (download)
- Lunch Menu 2024 – 2025 (download)
- Increase TextIncrease Text (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Policies & Reports (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fordwater School, Chichester (56.0)
- Arabesque School of Performing Arts (45.2)
- Chichester High Schools Sixth Form (45.2)
- Lavant House (45.2)
- The Acorns School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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