St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
URN: 148452 • Sunderland SR2 0RQ
Overview
- Name
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
- URN
- 148452
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915235050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Smith Street, Sunderland SR2 0RQ
Summary
St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, located in Ryhope, Sunderland, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 169 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 175. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Underpinned by Catholic faith and Gospel values, St. Patrick's also embraces a diverse range of faiths and cultures, promoting social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding among its students.
The curriculum at St. Patrick's is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside music and phonics. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance learning and provide students with additional opportunities for growth. Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is also a priority, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
St. Patrick's fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. The school's commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare is evident, creating a safe and supportive environment for all children. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents are encouraged to contact the school directly.
The curriculum at St. Patrick's is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside music and phonics. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance learning and provide students with additional opportunities for growth. Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is also a priority, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
St. Patrick's fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. The school's commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare is evident, creating a safe and supportive environment for all children. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents are encouraged to contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News (calendar)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- FOLLOW US (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 79 | 90 | 175 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 156 | 74 | 82 | 175 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 130 | 61 | 69 | 175 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 130 | 61 | 69 | 175 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 175 |
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