St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Christ is the Centre of St. Patrick’s School, where we live, love and learn together.
Welcome
Our school is situated in the village of Ryhope, in Sunderland. We are a small, friendly school and we strive to give every child the opportunity to develop their full potential and to be the best they can be.
The Catholic faith and Gospel values underpin all that we seek to achieve at St. Patrick’s, whilst at the same time embracing and celebrating a variety of other faiths and cultures.
The school was built in the late 1800s and retains much of its character. New sections have been added in recent years to improve its facilities. The school is situated next to St. Patrick’s Church, where we frequently join the parish community for Mass and other services.
St. Patrick’s was judged ‘Good’ after its most recent Ofsted Inspection in March 2024. Classrooms are vibrant learning environments, lessons are calm and purposeful and pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes to their learning.
Mission & Values
Our Mission Statement:
“Christ is the Centre of St. Patrick’s School, where we live, love and learn together.”
- We aim to provide a positive, welcoming environment where all can achieve their potential.
- We aim to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum through learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
- We value all those involved in the life of the school and work in partnership with them.
- We celebrate difference regardless of age, gender, race, culture, faith, physical ability or social background.
At St. Patrick’s we strive for the education of the whole person and support the mental, physical, social, emotional, spiritual and moral development of every child.
Our School Day
Good attendance and punctuality are extremely important and directly impact children’s attainment and progress.
Breakfast & After School Club
Our Curriculum
We offer all children a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum. We continually assess each child’s progress and provide meaningful activities to help every child fulfil their potential.
- Foundation Stage Curriculum in Reception.
- National Curriculum throughout Key Stages 1 and 2.
- EYFS assessments in Reception.
- Statutory SATs in Year 2 and Year 6.
- Year 1 Phonics Checks.
- Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
Teachers use a range of teaching methods and lessons are differentiated to meet children’s individual needs.
Extra Curricular
We believe school has even more to offer than a balanced academic curriculum and actively encourage children to join extra curricular activities both during and after school.
Our Uniform
All children are encouraged to wear school uniform as it promotes a strong sense of belonging.
- Green sweatshirt or cardigan.
- White polo shirt.
- Grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore.
- Green and white checked summer dress.
- Black school shoes.
- P.E. kit includes black shorts and a plain white T-shirt.
- Preloved uniform is available from the school office.
Tracksuit bottoms, football shirts, jeans and patterned haircuts are not permitted.
Chadwick’s Kitchen
Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides healthy and nutritionally balanced meals across the Trust.
- Fresh ingredients prepared daily.
- Medical diets catered for in partnership with parents.
- ParentPay available for payments.
- Free school meal allowance available where applicable.
- Packed lunches allowed (no nuts or nut-based products).
As part of the Trust’s sustainability commitment, food miles and food waste are regularly reviewed.
Our Trust
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
The Trust covers East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland, with schools across the east of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
Get in touch
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School
Ryhope
SR2 0RQ
Telephone: 0191 523 5050
Email: office@stpatricksryhope.co.uk
Website: www.stpatricksryhope.co.uk
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