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St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry City
All children will finish at 11:30am on Friday 19th December for Christmas Holidays
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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

12th Dec 2025
The school council has voted that all children may wear their Christmas jumpers,...
 
 
 
 
12th Dec 2025
A huge well done to our P1 Stars, from Room 1, who shone so brightly this week performing...
 
 
 
 
12th Dec 2025
This year Primary Two performed 'Whoops a Daisy' Angel, to a packed audience of Mums...
 
 
 
 
11th Dec 2025
A massive thank you to Monica and her wonderful team for our delicious Christmas...
 
 
 
 
11th Dec 2025
Mrs Smith's P7 boys and girls had an amazing morning with our guests from DEEDS -...
 
 
 
 
11th Dec 2025
Our P5 children got into the festive spirit by attending a special screening of...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 15th December 2025
Class Groups to Bonkers Soft Play Area - Richmond Centre (P2 Mrs Doherty, P4 Mrs Comey, P5 Mrs McLaughlin 9:30-11:30am)
Early Morning Drop Off Room 5 at 8:15am (We ask that parents sign up for this before leaving children off.)
P7 Girls to St. Mary’s College (9:30am )
P4 Cinema Trip (Brunswick Moviebowl 9:20am)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Early Morning Drop Off Room 5 at 8:15am (We ask that parents sign up for this before leaving children off.)
P4 Christmas Song Contest (Big Hall 1:30pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P3 Nativity (10:00am Big Hall)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Wednesday, 17th December 2025
Early Morning Drop Off Room 5 at 8:15am (We ask that parents sign up for this before leaving children off.)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Thursday, 18th December 2025
Early Morning Drop Off Room 5 at 8:15am (We ask that parents sign up for this before leaving children off.)
Primary 5 X Factor (Big Hall 1:30pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Friday, 19th December 2025
Early Morning Drop Off Room 5 at 8:15am (We ask that parents sign up for this before leaving children off.)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Half Day Today for Christmas Holidays (All children finish at 11:30am)