# St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope — Sunderland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 140
- **Founded:** 1800
- **Principal:** Mrs J Ward

## Contact

- **Address:** Ryhope, Sunderland, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 0191 523 5050
- **Website:** https://www.stpatricksryhope.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/sunderland/st-patricks-catholic-primary-school-ryhope-21797

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jan 2022)*

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