--- url: "https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/" school: "St. Patricks Catholic Primary School Sunderland" --- ### Welcome to St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School [🏫 Our School Rebuild Follow the exciting journey of our new St. Patrick’s school building. › ](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/our-school-rebuild) [ Starting School Guide Everything parents need to know about starting our school, all in one easy-to-read guide. › ](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/starting-school-guide) ![Descriptive Alt](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/images/image-1.jpg) ## Welcome to Our School It is a privilege to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, full of happy, well-behaved, hard-working children who are a pleasure to teach. At St. Patrick’s we strive to make every child and adult feel that they are valued and unique and that they are an important part of the school. The Catholic faith and Gospel Values underpin what we seek to achieve at St. Patrick’s, whilst at the same time embracing and celebrating a variety of faiths and cultures to develop our pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural knowledge and understanding. **Mrs. J. Ward** *Headteacher* [ Read More About Us ](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/about-us) ## Learn and Grow with Us Our primary school offers a nurturing environment where children can develop their skills and discover their potential. ### Why Choose Us? - **Creativity**: Colour and creativity abound in the EYFS. - **Friendship**: The best days of your life. - **Imagination**: Learning through imaginative play, the freedom to explore worlds of your own making. - **Prayer**: Our school is a sacred place with care at its heart. Join our vibrant school community where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. [ Schedule a Visit ](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/contact) [ Learn More ](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/our-mission-values) [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWl_vetDEfU) ### What it's like to be part of St. Patricks Our school fosters an inclusive and encouraging environment where every child can achieve their full potential. ## Social Media Feed [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2295.9271178490044!2d-1.368379122319798!3d54.86909085970775!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487e66ca4c773b87%3A0x44fb9b61bef2ecef!2sSt%20Patrick's%20RC%20Primary%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sid!4v1775544865284!5m2!1sen!2sid) ![St. Patricks Catholic Primary School Sunderland](https://files.schudio.com/st-patricks-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/logo-footer.png) ### St. Patricks Catholic Primary School Sunderland Smith Street Ryhope Colliery SR2 0RQ 0191 523 5050 ### Helpful Links: - [Admissions](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/admissions) - [Term Dates](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/term-dates) - [Calendar](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/calendar) - [SEND](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/send) - [Contact Us](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/contact) ### Useful Links: - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067824841664) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Patricks Catholic Primary School Sunderland School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stpatricksryhope.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)