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Progress Arc Billinge School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Progress Arc Billinge School is an other independent special not applicable school in Wigan, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-19

Age range

45

Pupils

110

Capacity

41%

Fill rate

Progress Arc Billinge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Progress Arc Billinge School?

The catchment area for Progress Arc Billinge School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Progress Arc Billinge School is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Progress Arc Billinge School: 110 places, 41% filled: places available

Progress Arc Billinge School has a published admission number of 110 places. 45 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 41%. At 41% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

St. Helens publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find St. Helens school admissions →

Progress Arc Billinge School: School Information

Full address
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7TT
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
104839

Other Not applicable Schools in Wigan

If Progress Arc Billinge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Progress Arc Billinge School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Progress Arc Billinge School

What is the catchment area for Progress Arc Billinge School?

The catchment area for Progress Arc Billinge School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Progress Arc Billinge School oversubscribed?

Progress Arc Billinge School has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Progress Arc Billinge School?

Admission to Progress Arc Billinge School is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Progress Arc Billinge School cover?

Progress Arc Billinge School is a not applicable school in Wigan, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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