Argyle House School
URN: 108873 • Sunderland SR2 7LA
Overview
- Name
- Argyle House School
- URN
- 108873
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Sample (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915100726
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland SR2 7LA
Summary
Argyle House School is an independent mixed school located in Sunderland, catering to 213 pupils with a capacity of 250. Founded in 1884, the school emphasizes family values and aims to provide a supportive environment where each child feels safe and valued. The school’s ethos revolves around fostering responsible and resilient individuals, encouraging students to embrace diversity and develop interpersonal skills.
The curriculum at Argyle House spans from nursery (Little Crickets) for ages 2 to 4, through Prep School for ages 4 to 11, to Senior School for ages 11 to 16. The school offers a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Argyle House School is committed to small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and support from dedicated staff. The school also provides a door-to-door bus service for ease of access, welcoming children from across Tyne and Wear. Regular open events are held for prospective families to learn more about the school community.
The curriculum at Argyle House spans from nursery (Little Crickets) for ages 2 to 4, through Prep School for ages 4 to 11, to Senior School for ages 11 to 16. The school offers a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Argyle House School is committed to small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and support from dedicated staff. The school also provides a door-to-door bus service for ease of access, welcoming children from across Tyne and Wear. Regular open events are held for prospective families to learn more about the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sunningdale School (67.5)
- Harry Watts Academy (64.7)
- Ks1 Pupil Referral Unit (62.7)
- Beacon of Light School (62.7)
- Consilium Evolve (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 213
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-16
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 213 | 105 | 108 | 250 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 226 | 104 | 122 | 229 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 117 | 120 | 229 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 117 | 120 | 229 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 230 | 116 | 114 | 229 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 108 | 128 | 229 | 0.00 |
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