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...
| Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 |
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| Hurling Coach P.E for rooms: 13, 16, 19, 20 & 32 |
| P7 Crochet Club ( Room 26 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| The P6 children from Rooms 29 and 30 will go on a school trip to the Tower Museum and the Derry Walls (9:30am) |
| P3 Forest School at the Playtrail for Miss Mc Cormick's class (9.30- 11.30am Children must wear a warm, waterproof coat) |
| P2 Relax Kids (Small Hall 2:15 - 3:15pm) |
| P6 Code Club (Computer Suite 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| P4 Boys' Hurling Club (Big Hall 2:45 - 3:45pm ) |
| P7 Science Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| Wednesday, 4th February 2026 |
| P3 Forest School at the Playtrail for Mrs Cullen and Mrs Daly's classes (9:30 - 11:30am Children must wear a warm, waterproof coat) |
| P4 Athletics Club (Meet in Small Hall 2:45-3:45pm) |
| P7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| P4 Homework Club (Room 14 2:45-3:45pm) |
| P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| Thursday, 5th February 2026 |
| Ulster Badminton Session for Mrs Callan and Miss P Smith's P7 classes (Big Hall) |
| P3 Spanish Club Group 1 (Room 12 from 2:15 - 3:15pm) |
| P6/7 Girls' Gaelic Football Club (Small Hall 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| P7 Netball Club ( Big Hall 2:45 - 3:45pm) |
| Friday, 6th February 2026 |
| Pennyburn Credit Union Quiz |
| Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Children's Mental Health Week |
| School Closed (Mid-term Break) |
| Tuesday, 10th February 2026 |
| Children's Mental Health Week |
| Safer Internet Day 2026 |
| School Closed (Mid-term Break) |
| Wednesday, 11th February 2026 |
| School Closed (Mid-term Break) |
| Children's Mental Health Week |
| Thursday, 12th February 2026 |
| Children's Mental Health Week |
| School Closed (Mid-term Break) |
| Friday, 13th February 2026 |
| Children's Mental Health Week |
| School Closed (Mid-term Break) |
| Monday, 16th February 2026 |
| Ryan McBride Football P.E for rooms: 8 & 10 |
| P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15pm - 3:15pm) |
St. Patrick's Primary School, 22 Racecourse Road, Derry City BT48 7RD Phone: 028 7126 6074 / 028 7126 6073
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