Welcome to Petite Pats Nursery
A brand-new nursery for our brand-new school, providing a happy, nurturing and welcoming start to your child's learning journey.

Petite Pats Nursery at St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School will provide high-quality early years education for children aged 3 and over in Ryhope, Sunderland and the surrounding communities. Opening in September 2027 as part of our brand-new school building, Petite Pats will offer a happy, nurturing and welcoming environment where children can learn through play, develop confidence, build friendships and discover a love of learning.
Our nursery will offer 15 and 30 funded hours for eligible families, alongside paid-for places, with morning, afternoon and all-day sessions available. We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs and look forward to supporting families as their children begin their educational journey.
To find out more about Petite Pats Nursery, register your interest or arrange a visit, please contact our school office.
A wonderful place to begin
Learn, play and grow with Petite Pats
Our brand-new nursery in our new school building will provide high-quality early years education for children in Ryhope and the wider Sunderland area. Located within St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, we will provide a nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
A nurturing start
A caring and welcoming environment where children can feel safe, happy and confident as they begin their learning journey.
Learning through play
Opportunities to explore, discover and learn while developing independence, friendships and a lifelong love of learning.
A brand-new setting
Petite Pats will be located within our exciting new school building, opening in 2027.
Places & Sessions
Flexible options designed to support children and their families.
Everyone is welcome
Petite Pats will be part of our warm and welcoming school community. We welcome children and families of all faiths and beliefs.
Find out more or arrange a visit
If you would like to find out more about Petite Pats, register your interest or arrange a visit, please get in touch with the school office. We would love to hear from you.