RAISE - Belfast (North)

Locality Profile

The RAISE North Belfast Locality comprises 14 Super Output Areas (SOAs) which are Ardoyne1, 2 & 3, New Lodge 1, 2 & 3, Duncairn 1 & 2, Shankill 1 & 2 and Woodvale 1, 2 & 3. There are 4999 number of pupils enrolled in nursery, primary and post-primary schools,  according to School Census data 2024/25.

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RAISE North Belfast Strategic Area Plan

The RAISE North Belfast Strategic Area Plan sets out the context of the locality and identifies what the key issues are that underpin educational disadvantage within the locality.  The plan includes objectives and high-level actions that are consistent with the Strategic Objectives of the Programme and are based on the needs of the locality, research and evidence of what works. 

RAISE North Belfast Strategic Area Plan

RAISE North Belfast Locality Reference Group

To drive forward the development of the Strategic Area Plan, a Locality Reference Group was established in each RAISE locality. The membership of the RAISE North Belfast Locality Reference Group is outlined in the Terms of Reference below. 

RAISE North Belfast - Terms of Reference

RAISE North Belfast Locality Led Projects

To deliver against the objectives and high-level actions set out in RAISE Strategic Area Plans, a call was opened on 5 September inviting proposals for Locality Led Projects.  PLEASE NOTE: The call for project proposals closed on Monday 6 October 2025 at 12 noon.

RAISE North Belfast - Call for Locality Led Projects (September 2025) - Now Closed

Locality Co-Ordinator

Rory Flanagan

Rory.flanagan@education-ni.gov.uk

07967858105