Open Event
Friday 6th March 2026 10am - 12pm
Join us to meet our dedicated teaching team. Find out how your child's journey at Argyle House School or its Little Crickets Nursery will develop. Learn how our school community will support your child from just 6 months old throughout their school years until leaving us as young adults after taking their GCSEs
House system at Argyle House School embeds community values, promotes competition and facilitates contribution to charities.
The house system at Argyle House School has been enjoying somewhat of a renaissance this academic year. On joining the school, each pupil is allocated to one of the four houses, named: Barnes, Herrington, Mowbray and Roker, after Victorian parks in close proximity to the school.
Join Argyle House School
We warmly invite you and your family to come and visit our school to get first-hand experience of our welcoming environment. Our dedicated team is eager to show you around, introduce you to our facilities, and share more about our school’s ethos and family values. We believe that by visiting us, you will truly get a feel for what makes Argyle House School special.
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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Year Round 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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2025
In March 2025 we welcomed Mr John Sample as Head of Argyle House School.
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