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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Upcoming Events...
| Monday, 22nd June 2026 |
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| Girls' and boys' Teams will take part in the Northern Ireland Cup (Allen Park, Antrim) |
| Pl Nurture Sunshine Circle lesson for Miss McGowan's class (12:45-1:30pm.) |
| School Council Elections (P4 - P7 children will vote for their class councillor) |
| P4 Sports Day |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 |
| P1 Nurture Sunshine Cirele lesson for Mrs Hanlev's class (12:45-1:30pm) |
| Primary 5 Inspired Kids Celebration (Ulster University from 9:30am-12:00pm.) |
| P7 Leavers Mass (St Patrick’s Church, 11:30am) |
| P7 Leavers Assembly (Big Hall 9:30) |
| P7 Leavers' Assembly at 9.30am and Mass at 11.30am. |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Wednesday, 24th June 2026 |
| Shamrock Room Trip to Bananas |
| The boys' Gaelic football team will take part in the GAA finals (Derry GAA Centre of Excellence, Owenbeg, Dungiven) |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Primary 4 Confessions (9:00am in school) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Thursday, 25th June 2026 |
| The boys' Gaelic football team will take part in the GAA finals (Derry GAA Centre of Excellence, Owenbeg, Dungiven) |
| P1 Nurture Sunshine Circle lesson for Mrs Dooley's class (12:45-1:30pm.) |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Primary 4 Confessions (9:00am in school) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Friday, 26th June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Monday, 29th June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
| Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm) |
| Tuesday, 30th June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am) |
