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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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