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Alternative Provision in Bournemouth

Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Bournemouth, Dorset, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.

166 providers match your search

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Linwood School

Community special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Dorset· 0.8 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 1 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 18 days ago

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Langside School

Non-maintained special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· 2.7 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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Christchurch Learning Centre

Pupil referral unit in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Christchurch, Dorset· 2.9 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Victoria Education Centre

Non-maintained special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· 3.1 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSpeech and language needssensoryOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Portfield School

Non-maintained special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Christchurch, Dorset· 3 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 27 days ago

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Cambian Wing College

Special post 16 institution in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Dorset· 0.3 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 1 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Quay School

Academy alternative provision converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· 3.6 miles away· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

AP AcademyAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Longspee Academy

Academy special converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· 5.5 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 6 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Sheiling School

Other independent special school in Dorset

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Ringwood, Hampshire· 7.2 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Beaucroft Foundation School

Foundation special school in Dorset

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Wimborne, Dorset· 7.1 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Sheiling College

Special post 16 institution in Dorset

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Ringwood, Hants, Hampshire· 7.2 miles away· Ages 19–24· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Millie College

Special post 16 institution in Dorset

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Holton Heath, Dorset· 9.1 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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ND Kids

Listed in Gloucestershire County Council's Alternative Provision Catalogue 2025-26

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Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire· 6.2 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 12 days ago

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The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

Special post 16 institution in Hampshire

Source-backed listing

Christchurch, Dorset· 6.7 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Tregonwell Academy

Academy special converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Dorset· 1.1 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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The Stable School

Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· 3 miles away· Ages 6–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Futures Autism Unlimited

Special post 16 institution in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· 2.9 miles away· Ages 18–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Connie Rothman School

Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· 3.2 miles away· Ages 11–21· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Winchelsea School

Community special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Poole, Dorset· 3.7 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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The Lion Works School

Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Source-backed listing

Poole, Dorset· 3.6 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Nearby areas

Beaminster Blandford Forum Christchurch Dorchester Dorset Holton Heath Poole Sherborne

Related hubs

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority directory

Frequently asked questions

How is distance calculated for providers near Bournemouth?: We calculate an approximate straight-line distance between the provider's registered location and this area's centre point. Always confirm actual travel time directly with the provider.
Are online providers included?: Yes — providers offering online or nationwide delivery are included regardless of physical distance, since location isn't a barrier to accessing their provision.
Does inclusion in this list mean a provider is approved?: No. Inclusion is not a safeguarding or quality endorsement — see each provider's verification status and carry out your own due diligence.

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