Argyle House School vs St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 218 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
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,297 students
| Measure | Argyle House School Sunderland, North East | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 185 | #48 of 185 |
| National rank | #844 of 4,090 | #1284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 197 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.5% | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 4.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.argylehouseschool.co.uk | www.st-anthonys-academy.com |
The verdict
- •Argyle House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 64.2).
- •St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 197.
- •Argyle House School is a independent school while St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Argyle House School is co-educational and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is girls.
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 St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Argyle House School ranks higher (73.8 vs 64.2 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 St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
About 218 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Argyle House School: 197. St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Argyle House School and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Argyle House School is 28th of 185 and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is 48th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).