St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a small, friendly school with a Catholic ethos, striving to give every child the opportunity to develop their full potential and be the best they can be. We are situated in the village of Ryhope in Sunderland, next to St Patrick's Church, and have strong links with the local community. Our school is a very happy and truly inclusive place.

Key Facts

Founded 1800

Students 140

Head/Principal Mrs J Ward

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily T

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our experience with St Patrick's"

We couldn't be happier with St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. The teachers are all so supportive and our child has thrived in the caring environment. The school's values of kindness, empathy, and respect are wonderful to see in action every day.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael H

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent experience"

We've had a fantastic experience at St Patrick's so far. The school's focus on phonics has really helped our child with reading and the Mini Vinnies program is a great way to teach social responsibility. The facilities are also excellent, especially the new Early Years outdoor area.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah F

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"A great school"

We moved to the area and our child joined St Patrick's in Year 2. The school was a great fit for us and we were impressed by the strong links with the local parish. Our child's progress was excellent and we were grateful for the support from the teachers.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"Some positives and negatives"

We're still getting used to the school, but there are some things that we really like. The staff are friendly and the school meals are decent. However, we've had some issues with communication and our child can be over-enthusiastic, which sometimes gets them into trouble.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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