How many pupils does St Anthony's School have?

St Anthony's School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Anthony's School's Ofsted rating?

St Anthony's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does St Anthony's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Anthony's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.9 in 2025/26.

How does St Anthony's School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at St Anthony's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Anthony's School?

St Anthony's School is located at Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA.

St Anthony's School

Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA

Outstanding

Inspected 7 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

0.9

Attainment 8

4–16

Ages

240

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About St Anthony's School

St Anthony's School is a community special school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 240 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 240
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.7%

Free school meals

10.6%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.7%

Overall absence

33.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.23

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

8.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

49.69

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£52,384

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,721 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£21,740

Spend per pupil

£22,379

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA
Phone: 01243785965
Headteacher: Helen Ball
Website: http://www.st-ants.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Anthony's School?: St Anthony's School is a community special school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does St Anthony's School have?: St Anthony's School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Anthony's School's Ofsted rating?: St Anthony's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
How does St Anthony's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Anthony's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.9 in 2025/26.
How does St Anthony's School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at St Anthony's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Anthony's School?: St Anthony's School is located at Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA.

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