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Progress Schools - Carlisle Catchment Area

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

Progress Schools - Carlisle is an other independent special not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 13-16, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-16

Age range

12

Pupils

40

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Progress Schools - Carlisle Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Progress Schools - Carlisle?

The catchment area for Progress Schools - Carlisle is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Schools - Carlisle is set by Cumberland 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 Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Progress Schools - Carlisle: 40 places, 30% filled: places available

Progress Schools - Carlisle has a published admission number of 40 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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.

Cumberland 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 Cumberland school admissions →

Progress Schools - Carlisle: School Information

Full address
7 Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1EJ
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
135555

Other Not applicable Schools in Carlisle

If Progress Schools - Carlisle is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Progress Schools - Carlisle 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 Schools - Carlisle

What is the catchment area for Progress Schools - Carlisle?

The catchment area for Progress Schools - Carlisle is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Progress Schools - Carlisle oversubscribed?

Progress Schools - Carlisle has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Progress Schools - Carlisle?

Admission to Progress Schools - Carlisle is managed by Cumberland. 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 Schools - Carlisle cover?

Progress Schools - Carlisle is a not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 13-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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