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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA, Sunderland
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
213
Capacity
250
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.3 and 85% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 62% of pupils reach grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a strong foundation for further studies. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | No UK data |
Location
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54.89856, -1.39067 · SR2 7LA
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108873
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.argylehouseschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Argyle House School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Argyle House School a good school?
Argyle House School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Argyle House School in GCSEs?
Argyle House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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