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

15th Mar 2026
Edith, from Mr Bradley's P7 class, won 2nd place in the Foyle Poetry Competition...
 
 
 
 
15th Mar 2026
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2026
Where would we be without our School Councillors and Mrs D? These fantastic boys...
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2026
The P1 and P2 children had a wonderful time celebrating St Patrick's Day together...
 
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2026
The Primary 3 and 4 children were treated to a Traditional Irish Music Session by...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 16th March 2026
School closed for Staff Training
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
School Closed for St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
School closed for Staff Training
Thursday, 19th March 2026
P6 Clover Club (Shamrock Room 2.45-3.45pm.)
Ulster Badminton Sessions (final week) for P7 classes (Big Hall)
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
Good Luck to Mr 0' Connor and his Gaelic football team, who will be competing in Cumann na mBunscol Boys' GAA Tournament (12:00- 2:30pm)
Good Luck to Mr Mc Callion and his girts' football team, who are competing in a Ryan McBride Competition (Bay Road Soccer at 9.30am)
P5 Inspired Kids Project (Rm 20 and 24) (9:15-10:30am Small hall)
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.)
Monday, 23rd March 2026
P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15 - 3:15pm )
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Tuesday, 24th March 2026
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, 25th March 2026
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)
P6/7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Athletics Club (2:45-3:45pm)
Thursday, 26th 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)
P7 Netball Club ( Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm )
P6/7 Girls’ GAA ( 2:45-3:45pm )
Friday, 27th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)