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St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry City

Welcome

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the St Patrick’s Primary School website. We are a large co-educational school situated in the Pennyburn area of Derry within the parish of the Three Patrons. St Patrick’s is a Catholic school and the staff are committed to the promotion of an ethos throughout the school which reflects Christian values and the development of a caring community which effectively develops the academic, personal, social and spiritual potential of each child.

In St Patrick’s we continuously strive to deliver the highest standard of education possible to all children of all abilities within a happy, caring, stimulating and secure environment where self- esteem and respect for one another are promoted through the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.

In our most recent inspection report in February 2016, we were graded as follows:

  • Achievements and Standards – Outstanding
  • Provision for Learning – Very Good
  • Leadership and Management – Outstanding

During this inspection ETI evaluated the school as having a high level of capacity for sustained improvement in the interest of all learners.

ETI inspectors also noted:

“In all year groups the children are friendly and open; they listen attentively and talk articulately to one another and to adults. They are respectful towards one another and respond well to the positive atmosphere for learning and the good relationships between their peers and teachers.”

We hope you enjoy browsing through our new website which will give you a flavour of the experiences our children, staff and parents enjoy in the day to day life of our school.

Mr Ian Gallagher

Principal

St. Patrick's Video for Prospective Primary 1 Pupils September 2025

 
 

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Latest News

4th Jan 2026
Dear Parents, EA Connect opens for online applications for Primary 1 on Wednesday...
 
 
 
 
4th Jan 2026
Happy New Year to all our friends and families. School re-opens on Tuesday 6th January...
 
 
 
 
4th Jan 2026
Dear Parents, Please note that the Education Authority have increased the price...
 
 
 
 
 
19th Dec 2025
To all Families & Friends of St. Patrick’s, On behalf of the staff...
 
 
 
 
18th Dec 2025
The Primary 5 X Factor was absolutely bursting with talent today. Congratulations...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Tuesday, 6th January 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Oakgrove College to visit Primary 7 pupils (Small Hall - 1:30pm )
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
 Primary 1 Admissions Portal Opens
St Mary’s College to visit Primary 7 pupils ( Small Hall - 2:00pm)
St Cecilia’s College to visit Primary 7 pupils (Small Hall - 11:30am )
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Thursday, 8th January 2026
Ulster Badminton for Miss P. Smith and Mrs Callan’s P7 classes (Big Hall 11:15 - 12:45pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Friday, 9th January 2026
Cumann na mBunscol - Boys’ Indoor Qualifiers (Templemore Sports Complex)
St Brigid’s College to visit Primary 7 pupils (Small Hall 1:30pm )
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Saturday, 10th January 2026
Foyle College Open Day (P7 at 09:30am,  P6 at 10:45am)
Sunday, 11th January 2026
Primary 7 Confirmation Preparation Mass led by the children in Room 22 (9:45am St. Patrick’s Church)
Monday, 12th January 2026
Celebrating Success Assemblies
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Tuesday, 13th January 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Thursday, 15th January 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Friday, 16th January 2026
Cumann na mBunscol Girls’ Indoor Cup
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026