Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108873.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.7 | 43.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 80% | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 64% | 44.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12% | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 80% | 58% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 25 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 197 |
| Girls | 99 |
| Boys | 98 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 37 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Thornhill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Aidan's Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Richard Avenue Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hudson Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Barnes Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Southmoor Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Barnes Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 May 2014. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Valley Road Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2013. |
Argyle House School has 197 pupils aged 2 to 16.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.