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

19th May 2026
Mrs Kerr's class joined our neighbouring school Greenhaw to begin their 'Grow your...
 
 
 
 
19th May 2026
Congratulations to these boys and girls who have achieved the incredible milestone...
 
 
 
 
17th May 2026
Well done to our girls who came runners-up in the Shield competition at Celtic Park....
 
 
 
 
13th May 2026
Due to inclement weather forecast, tomorrow's Fun Run has been postponed until further...
 
 
 
 
12th May 2026
Well done to our girls football team, who won the Derry Schools Cup at Bay Road this...
 
 
 
 
10th May 2026
Mrs Kerr’s P5 class will begin a Gardening Programme at Ballymagowan Allotments...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Wednesday, 20th May 2026
P4 Athletics Club (2:45 - 3:45pm )
Wear Purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P4 Homework Club (Group 3) ( Room 14 2:45-3:45pm )
P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45-3:45pm)
P7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm )
Thursday, 21st May 2026
Nurture Stay 'n’ Play (Shamrock Room 1:00-2:00pm)
Money Smart Presentation (Danske Bank) for P7 Classes (9:30 in the Big Hall)
Community Dental Survey for P1 & P2 children (Room 5 9:00am)
Skills School Lego Taster Sessions for P1 & P2 children (Room 5)
Mrs McLaughlin's P5 Assembly (Big Hall at 9.30am)
Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P5 Boys’ GAA (2:45-3:45pm)
P7 Netball Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
Friday, 22nd May 2026
P4 children going to 10 o'clock mass (St Patrick’s Church)
P7 Swimming Lessons (William Street Baths from 9.30-12.30pm)
P5 End of Year Trip to Lurgybrack Farm
Speech Therapist for P1 children (9:00am)
Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am)
P7 Swimming Lessons (William Street Baths from 9.30-12.30pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Monday, 25th May 2026
May Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
May Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Transform Ed Teacher Training (School Closed)
Thursday, 28th May 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P6 Clover Club (Shamrock Room 2:45-3:35pm)
P5 Boys’ GAA (2:45-3:45pm)
P7 Netball Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
Friday, 29th May 2026
School Council Meeting
P1 Trip to Leisureland, Redcastle
Breakfast Club (8:15 - 8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)