Open Special Mixed

St Anthony's School

Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA
240 Pupils
— Capacity
4–16 Age Range
41.30% FSM %
173 Boys
67 Girls
About St Anthony's School

Located in Chichester (PO19 5PA), St Anthony's School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 4–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of West Sussex.

It has 240 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Helen Ball.

Data for St Anthony's School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward Chichester North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017928
URN 126155
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Styles Chair of Governors 11/10/2023 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Styles Chair of Governors 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Armstead Governor 28/11/2018 27/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Ruth Aspden Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Helen Ball Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Bucksey Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Charles Dixon Governor 01/09/2015 24/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Miller Governor 01/09/2015 22/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John O'Brennan Governor 10/11/2015 22/07/2025 Appointed by LA
Ms Harriet O'Sullivan Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Robinson Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katherine Turner Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St Anthony's School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Chichester, West Sussex.
St Anthony's School has 240 pupils.
St Anthony's School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Headteacher at St Anthony's School is Miss Helen Ball.
St Anthony's School is at Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
St Anthony's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Helen Ball
Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 126155
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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