In 2006, the Belfast Education and Library Board became part of the consolidated Education Authority for Northern Ireland. In Belfast, the Authority has responsibility for 156 primary, and 48 secondary schools (including the 18 grammars). The system is marked by stark inequalities in outcome. Around 30% of school leavers in the city do not attain 5 GCSEs, A* - C (including Maths and English). For those in receipt of free school meals, the figure rises to over 50%.
in 2006 ThE BElfaSt eDuCation aNd librARy BoaRd BECAmE part of tHe conSolidateD edUCaTiOn auThORiTy For noRtherN ireLanD. In belfaST, tHe AuThoriTy Has REsponsibility For 156 PrImarY, and 48 seCondaRy schOols (inclUding thE 18 grAmmars). thE sYsteM is maRkEd By sTarK inequaliTIeS IN oUtcoMe. arouND 30% Of SChOol leavers in the ciTy dO not aTTAIN 5 gCses, A* - C (incLuDIng mAtHs and EnGlish). fOR ThOse in REceipT of free schOol mEals, ThE FiguRE rises to over 50%.