Argyle House School vs Mowden Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North East, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argyle House School
Sunderland · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
197 students
Mowden Hall School
Stocksfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
211 students
| Measure | Argyle House School Sunderland, North East | Mowden Hall School Stocksfield, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #28 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #844 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 197 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Stocksfield |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.argylehouseschool.co.uk | www.mowdenhall.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mowden Hall School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 197.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Argyle House School better than Mowden Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Argyle House School and Mowden Hall School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Stocksfield in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Argyle House School: 197. Mowden Hall School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Argyle House School and Mowden Hall School rank in North East?
Argyle House School is 28th of 185 and Mowden Hall School is unranked among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).