St Anthony's School
St Anthony's School is a community special school in Chichester for pupils aged 4 to 16. It has 254 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Anthony's School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodlands Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PA |
| Phone | 01243785965 |
| Reference Number | 126155 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.65%
Girls: 28.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 5 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | 23 | 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| 9 | 26 | 8 | 34 |
| 10 | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| 11 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.3% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
St Anthony's School has demonstrated outstanding performance in all key areas, including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. Pupils thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment where they receive tailored support, which enables them to excel academically and develop as individuals. The school's innovative curriculum is well-structured and expertly designed to meet the unique needs of its pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 29 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education tailored to individual pupil needs
- Strong support and therapy provisions that promote emotional regulation
- High expectations for pupils' behavior, fostering a positive learning environment
- Expert staff with robust knowledge of special educational needs
- Innovative and well-sequenced curriculum that engages pupils
- Effective early years provision that lays strong foundations for learning
- Individualized careers program that prepares pupils for future opportunities
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -7.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -7.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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In 2024–25 pupils at St Anthony's School attended 89.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 33.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.7% of pupils at St Anthony's School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 7.2 | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 St Anthony's School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.9% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 4.2% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 12.1% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 8.2% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 60.0% | 60.7% | 61.5% | 53.6% | 69.0% | 48.3% | 58.6% | 62.1% | 64.5% | – | 69.7% | 80.6% | 94.1% | 88.9% | 76.3% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 1.8 | 2.2 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.0 | – | 3.2 | 15.0 | 9.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 St Anthony's School had 254 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 123 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 89 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 12 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 11 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 9 |
| Physical disability | 6 |
| Vision impairment | 3 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 St Anthony's School received £22,652 and spent £22,894 for each of its 254 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £61,000 (-£241 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £162,000 | £75,000 | £161,000 | £149,000 | -£126,000 | -£153,000 | £0 | -£61,000 |
| per pupil | £758 | £337 | £727 | £664 | -£537 | -£649 | £1 | -£241 |
| In-year balance | £117,000 | -£87,000 | £86,000 | -£12,000 | -£275,000 | -£27,000 | £153,000 | -£61,000 |
| per pupil | £545 | -£394 | £388 | -£53 | -£1,170 | -£114 | £639 | -£242 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
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What is St Anthony's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Anthony's School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was St Anthony's School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Anthony's School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does St Anthony's School have?
St Anthony's School has 254 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Anthony's School cover?
St Anthony's School for pupils aged 4 to 16.
What are St Anthony's School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is St Anthony's School?
St Anthony's School is at Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA.