Secure your place for September 2025
With high demand for places, we encourage you to register early to secure a spot for your child at Argyle House School. We warmly invite you and your family to come and visit our school, Argyle House, to get first-hand experience of our welcoming environment.
Duke of Edinbugh Practice Walk
Our Year 9 pupils took part in their Duke of Edinburgh practice walk ahead of expedition in the Summer.
Open Morning
Join us on Saturday 8th February from 9.30am -12pm to meet staff, see the facilities and have a tour of the school.
Welcome to Argyle House School
Argyle House School is not just another independent school. It is an institution deeply rooted in family values. We believe those values are an integral part for the successful growth of the next generation. Our approach to education is down-to-earth, without the airs and graces. This gives us the opportunity to discover each child’s ability to help them do better.
Why choose Argyle House School?
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Values Surviving Generations
Argyle House School is not just another independent school. It is an institution deeply rooted in family values. We believe those values are an integral part for the successful growth of the next generation. Our approach to education is down-to-earth, without the airs and graces. This gives us the opportunity to discover each child’s ability to help them do better.
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Family Values
We are more than a school, we are a family! We are ambitious for our pupils, their development, academic attainment and welfare. For over 140 years, Argyle House School has been committed to providing an outstanding education, in a nurturing environment where hard work conquers all. Today, we continue to deliver this commitment and provide each individual pupil with the tools they need to grow and succeed. Joining Argyle House School is joining a family, enquire now to join us and give your child the platform to thrive.
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50 Week Nursery
At Little Crickets Nursey we believe in creating an exciting and stimulating environment to give children in our care endless opportunities to explore, create, learn and develop. Our highly skilled and caring practitioners, along with our outstanding facilities, make Little Crickets an unrivalled care provider for your child in the Sunderland area
Experience more at Argyle House School
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1884
Argyle House School was founded in 1884 by its founder, Mr Hanna, M A Principal as an all boys school.
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1935
After his death, his three daughters took over and relocated the school to number 12 Thornhill Park. They ran the school until the last sister passed away in 1967.
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1969
Their niece, Mrs Davis, then took over the running of the school until it was put up for sale in 1968 and subsequently sold to Mr J N Johnson in 1969. Mr Johnson moved the school to its current location at 19 and 20 Thornhill Park.
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1996
Argyle House School went from an all-boys school to a co-educational school for all.
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2002
The school saw many changes under the leadership of Mr Johnson and his wife. On his retirement, his son, Mr C Johnson, took over the school. Further developments have since taken place, with extra facilities added and subjects introduced.
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2021
Argyle House School joined Forfar Education Group.
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2022
In 2022 we launched our 50 week nursery, Little Crickets Sunderland.
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2024
Summer of 2024 saw the expansion of Argyle House School with the construction of a new classroom
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