Argyle House School vs Richard Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 817 m 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
Richard Avenue Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Argyle House School Sunderland, North East | Richard Avenue Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 185 | #388 of 811 |
| National rank | #844 of 4,090 | #7800 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 445 |
| Free school meals | – | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.argylehouseschool.co.uk | www.richardavenue.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Argyle House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 50.8).
- •Richard Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 197.
- •Argyle House School is a independent school while Richard Avenue Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richard Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Argyle House School ranks higher (73.8 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Argyle House School and Richard Avenue Primary School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Argyle House School: 197. Richard Avenue Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Argyle House School and Richard Avenue Primary School rank in North East?
Argyle House School is 28th of 185 and Richard Avenue Primary School is 388th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).