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

8th Mar 2026
Congratulations to our Primary 4 children, who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation...
 
 
 
 
8th Mar 2026
Well done to our Under 11 and our Under 13 Derry Credit Union Quiz Teams, who represented...
 
 
 
 
8th Mar 2026
The boys and girls had a great time on World Book Day as they dressed up as a character...
 
 
 
 
8th Mar 2026
We are pleased to welcome the Scholastic Book Fair to St. Patrick's this week. ...
 
 
 
 
6th Mar 2026
Mrs Mellon's class decided to have their Golden Time outside today, to make the most...
 
 
 
 
2nd Mar 2026
Our front hall has been transformed into a galaxy from outer space these last few...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 9th March 2026
Mrs McMenamin's P5 Assembly ( Big hall at 9.30am.)
Book Fair Begins
Mrs S Smith's P7 class will participate in the DEEDS Mellow Choir performance (Bishop's Field Sports Centre at 10.15am)
The P6 children from Room 30 will visit the library. (11am)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15pm - 3:15pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
Hurling Coach P.E for rooms: 13, 16, 19, 20 & 32
Good Luck to Mr McCallion and the girls' football team, who will participate in the Derry Schools FA ( Bay Road from 3.00-4.00pm.)
P2 Relax Kids (2.15-3.15pm)
P7 Clover Club (Shamrock Room 2.00-2.45pm)
The children from Rooms 10 and 11 will attend Forest School. (9.30am)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P6 Code Club (Computer Suite from 2.45-3.45pm)
P4 Boys’ Hurling Club ( 2:45-3:45pm )
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
P5 - P7 Trocaire Assembly (Big hall at 11.15am)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Homework Club (Room 14 2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Athletics Club (2:45-3:45pm)
P6/7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
Thursday, 12th March 2026
P6 Clover Club (Shamrock Room from 2.45 - 3.45pm.)
Nurture Class Stay'n'Play from (Shamrock Room from 1.00 - 2.00pm.)
Uister Badminton Session for P7 classes (Big Hall)
Ulster University Inspired Kids Project for P5 ( Big hall at 9.30am.)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P3 Spanish Club (Room 12 - 2:15-3:15pm)
P6/7 Girls’ GAA ( 2:45-3:45pm )
P7 Netball Club ( Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm )
Friday, 13th March 2026
Mrs Daly's P3 Assembly (Big hall at 9.30am.)
Cumann na mBunscol Girls' GAA Tournament (12:00-2:30pm.)
Hooley In The Playground (Children are invited to dress in green to celebrate St. Patrick.)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Thursday, 19th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P3 Spanish Club (Room 12 - 2:15-3:15pm)
P6/7 Girls’ GAA ( 2:45-3:45pm )
P7 Netball Club ( Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm )
Friday, 20th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Do This in Memory Mass for all Primary 4 children (9:45am St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn.)