St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 30th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 30 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils embody the school's values, including compassion and tolerance. They are proud to be part of the St Patrick's community. Pupils have a keen sense of equality. In this small but multicultural school, pupils demonstrate high levels of respect for others. They understand the school's motto of 'small but mighty'. A pupil reflected the words of others by saying that 'everybody together makes us strong through friendships and harmony'. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are positive. A purposeful learning environment pervades the school. Adults deal with any issues around behaviour quickly and effectively. Pupils are safe. Well-trained adults support them well when they are worried. Pupils benefit from a wide range of educational experiences to develop their understanding of safety. Pupils are inquisitive and welcoming to visitors. One parent summed up the feelings of many others by saying, 'The school creates a safe environment where my children are comfortable to be themselves and accept everyone.' Pupils benefit from the high expectations and aspirations of leaders. Leaders' high expectations for achievement are evident in teachers' classroom practice and pupils' understanding of their learning. The school's curriculum is tailored to the local area. Pupils at St Patrick's are proud of Ryhope and its heritage.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some subjects is not used to precisely identify pupils' misconceptions and inform teachers' future planning. This means that gaps in pupils' learning are not identified quickly enough. The school should ensure that its approach to assessment identifies and addresses gaps in learning quickly so that pupils' progress in these subjects closely matches the school's intentions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
184 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Ryhope Junior School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hill View Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Ward
- Phone
- 01915235050
- Address
- Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RQ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 148452
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.