Argyle House School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 19-20 Thornhill Park
 Sunderland
 Tyne and Wear SR2 7LA
Telephone: 0191 510 0726

School Type

Phase: Primary and Secondary (ages 2-16)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1957

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £3,250 to £4,834 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Sample (since April 2025)
Previous Headteacher: Nicola Smillie (went to Prenton Preparatory School)
Number of pupils: 213
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 24.6%
Local child deprivation rate: 26.0% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 1.4km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Authority: Sunderland
Constituency: Sunderland Central
Electoral Ward: Millfield
School Number: 3946003
Associations: ISA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 9th September 2025 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
 
 

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