St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Romford (Havering).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Collier Row It is with great joy that I welcome you to St Patrick's. We are a vibrant, caring, and faith-filled community, where every child is valued, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our school are our core values — Happiness, Love, Respect, Dedication, Faith, and Compassion — which guide everything we do. These values are not just words on a page; they are lived out daily in our classrooms, our playgrounds, and in the way we care for one another.
We are proud to offer a nurturing and stimulating environment where learning is exciting, creativity is encouraged, and every child is supported to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Working closely with our families and parish, we aim to develop confident, kind, and resilient young people who will go on to make a positive difference in the world.
Whether you are a new family joining us or a long-standing member of our community, I thank you for being part of our St Patrick's family. Together, we can ensure our children flourish and shine brightly in all they do.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Choir
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis
Key facts
- URN
- 102331
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Havering
- Constituency
- Romford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Hewitt | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Hegarty | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Akela Silverton-Okoye | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elaine D'Onofrio | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mary Brennan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Margaret Whipps | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Beach | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Fr Philip Denton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sharon Newman | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Alexandra Hinton | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Amardeep Flora | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caitlin Palfrey Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Dunn Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Margaret Moffat Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record