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

2nd Mar 2026
Our front hall has been transformed into a galaxy from outer space these last few...
 
 
 
 
1st Mar 2026
This year World Book Day will be held on Thursday 5th March. The main focus isn't...
 
 
 
 
27th Feb 2026
Congratulations to our wonderful Primary 7 pupils who made their Confirmation today....
 
 
 
 
25th Feb 2026
A huge congratulations to our netball team who competed in their second blitz today...
 
 
 
 
22nd Feb 2026
The P7 children will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop McKeown on...
 
 
 
 
20th Feb 2026
This week, we were honoured to welcome Chris Quinn, the Northern Ireland Commissioner...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 2nd March 2026
Confirmation & Class Photographs
P6 Library Visit- Room 31 ( 11:00-11:30am)
School Council Meeting (1:30-2:30pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15pm - 3:15pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
P7 Clover Club (2:00-2:45pm Nurture Room )
Derry Schools FA (Bay Road 3:00-4:00pm )
Hurling Coach P.E for rooms: 13, 16, 19, 20 & 32
P7 Science Club (2:45-3:45pm)
P2 Relax Kids (Small Hall 2:15-3:15pm)
P6 Code Club (2:45-3:45pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P4 Boys’ Hurling Club ( 2:45-3:45pm )
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
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)
P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45-3:45pm)
Thursday, 5th March 2026
World Book Day (Children are welcome to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.)
Wastebusters Assembly for Primary 4 children (Big Hall 10:00-11:00am)
Ulster Badminton - Primary 7 (11:15-12:45pm Small Hall)
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, 6th March 2026
GAA Tournament at St. Columb’s College for Primary 7 Boys (12:00-2:30pm)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
Monday, 9th March 2026
Book Fair Begins (More details to follow)
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
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P4 Boys’ Hurling Club ( 2:45-3:45pm )
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)
P6/7 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)
P4 Athletics Club (2:45-3:45pm)
Thursday, 12th 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, 13th March 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15 - 2:45pm)