Argyle House School News Feed - News

House system at Argyle House School embeds community values, promotes competition and facilitates contribution to charities.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:56:07 GMT

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.

Argyle House School is proud to support Sunderland Food Bank

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:53:57 GMT

The community of Argyle House School regularly supports the Sunderland Food Bank providing emergency food for local people in crisis

Year 5 and 6 pupils inspired by Careers Fair attendance

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:32:54 GMT

Pupils in Year 5 and 6 recently attended a Careers Fair hosted by Brackenfield School, also part of the Forfar Education Group family of schools, in Harrogate.

Argyle House School's Little Crickets Nursery achieves successful Ofsted accreditation

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 10:02:51 GMT

The successful accreditation enables Little Crickets Sunderland to welcome babies from 6 months of age with immediate effect. The Nursery will also be open year round.

School Celebrates Glowing Inspection

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:44:47 GMT

Mr. Sample and his team proudly share the news that Argyle House School has received an excellent report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) following their visit to the school in September.

Argyle House School Celebrates GCSE Success

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:15:29 GMT

Argyle House School is proud to announce another year of GCSE results, reflecting the hard work, resilience, and determination of its pupils and staff.

Making a splash at the Sunderland School Games!

Tue, 5 Aug 2025 09:33:25 GMT

Swimming success for the teams at Argyle House School.

Recently, our Year 5 and 6 and Year 7 and 8 pupils took to the pool to compete in the city-wide swimming gala — and they did us proud!

Year 2 Visit the Locomotion Museum

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 09:57:51 GMT

Year 2 pupils had an exciting trip to the Locomotion Museum in Shildon as part of their History topic on George Stephenson.

Athletics Competition

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:13:44 GMT

Success for our Prep School pupils on the Athletics track.

Mental Health Week

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:31:05 GMT

This week at Argyle House School we have taken part in activities to support Mental Health Awareness Week.

Year 3 and 4 Visit Butterfly World

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:24:00 GMT

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time on their trip to Butterfly World, where learning really came to life!

Nursery and Reception Visit Butterfly World

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Nursery and Reception pupils recently enjoyed a memorable trip to Butterfly World, where learning came to life through hands-on experiences and close encounters with nature.

Year 1 visit Beamish Museum

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:51:08 GMT

Year 1 recently had lots of fun on their trip to Beamish!

Pupils give back for Mother's Day

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:24:15 GMT

Senior School pupils at Argyle House School have been collecting gifts in support of the “Love Amelia” Mother’s Day appeal.

World Book Day

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:28:04 GMT

A wonderful day celebrating the world of literature.

Young Explorers Enjoy a Day at Sunderland Winter Gardens

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:55:01 GMT

Reception pupils and Little Crickets Sunderland had an exciting educational trip on Monday as they visited the Sunderland Winter Gardens and Museum.

Year 6 vist the Royal Navy Museum

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:45:40 GMT

Year 6 set sail on the high seas as they visited the Royal Navy Museum.

Year 1 and 2 Explore Nature at West Boldon Lodge Forest School

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:02:58 GMT

Year 1 and 2 pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to West Boldon Lodge Forest School, where they spent the day immersed in outdoor activities and creative learning.

Year 7 Pupils Travel Back in Time at Beamish

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:49:55 GMT

Year 7 pupils stepped into the past for an unforgettable educational visit to Beamish Museum. This immersive experience allowed them to see, hear, and feel what life was like during various historical periods.

Years 3 and 4 Experience History Brought to Life with Durham University Workshop

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:41:00 GMT

Years 3 and 4 had an exciting and educational visit from Durham University this week, where history truly came to life during an incredible interactive workshop!

Welcome Mrs Smillie

Wed, 8 Jan 2025 16:10:24 GMT

We would like to welcome Mrs Smillie to Argyle House School as our Interim Head.

Farewell to our Esteemed Headmaster

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:57:10 GMT

Today we bid farewell to our long standing headmaster Mr Johnson.

Christmas Carol Service

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:01:41 GMT

A beautiful Christmas Carol Service to end the year.

Year 6 visit Beamish Museum

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:17:33 GMT

Year 6 stepped back in time as the headed to Beamish Museum, find out what they got up to!

Duke of Edinbugh Practice Walk

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:50:25 GMT

Our Year 9 pupils took part in their Duke of Edinburgh practice walk ahead of expedition in the Summer.

Year 3 and 4 Visit the Life Centre

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:42:48 GMT

Year 3 and 4 enjoyed 2 fantastic days out the Life Centre in Newcastle.

Year 10 Visit Nissan

Wed, 2 Oct 2024 13:30:57 GMT

Year 10 Business Studies students visited the vast Nissan site in Sunderland.

Opening Game Win

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:44:20 GMT

Year 11 boys win first game of the school year.

Argyle House School Celebrate their GCSE Results

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:41:01 GMT

Success for our Year 11 cohort in their GCSEs with 80% achieving a grade 9 - 4!

Construction of the new classroom is underway!

Mon, 2 Sep 2024 15:27:19 GMT

The summer we have been working hard on the construction of our new classroom!

Welcome to our new website

Thu, 8 Aug 2024 17:13:57 GMT

We are delighted to introduce our brand-new website design.