St. Patrick’s School Rebuilding Programme
A new school building for the future of our Ryhope community.
Our exciting new school development
We successfully secured funding under the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme for St. Patrick’s to be rebuilt.
In November 2025, plans were officially submitted for the building of our brand-new school. The development aims to create a welcoming, future-focused environment that continues St. Patrick’s 130-year tradition at the heart of the Ryhope community.
An exciting new chapter for St. Patrick’s is now underway, creating a modern school environment for generations of children in our Ryhope community.
Funding secured DfE School Rebuilding Programme
Ground breaking ceremony 10 September 2026
Planned opening Autumn 2027
Ground breaking ceremony
Watch highlights from the ground breaking ceremony as we mark an important milestone in the development of our new school.
Planning information: Further information about the development is available through Sunderland City Council’s planning portal. Search using planning reference 25/02698/PS4.