AQW 32164/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/09/2025
Answered On Date: 10/10/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether the Education Authority has secured a permanent site for Causeway Academy, and what the projected timeline is for completion.

Answer:

Causeway Academy will open in September 2026 across three existing sites. The Education Authority is currently working with the Principal Designate on the configuration of the three sites.

Whilst a new school formed and operating on a split site following an amalgamation would be well placed to receive funding for a new build in a future major capital call, there can be no guarantees that this would be the case. Given the constrained capital budget position, I cannot confirm when I will be in a position to make a new call for major works projects.

I will continue to make the case for increased and sustained investment in education.