The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr John Sample (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornhill Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Secondary · Very close
Consilium Evolve
Academy · Very close
Barbara Priestman School
Special school · 562m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 562m away
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · 562m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 634m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 646m away
Questions parents ask
Is Argyle House School a selective school?
No. Argyle House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Argyle House School?
Argyle House School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Argyle House School take?
Argyle House School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Argyle House School?
Argyle House School is in Sunderland, SR2 7LA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Argyle House School have a sixth form?
No, Argyle House School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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