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Alternative Provision in Colchester

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

192 providers match your search

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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 0.6 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

AP AcademyOn-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 St Aubyn Centre Education Department

Pupil referral unit in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 1.2 miles away· Ages 13–18· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)Mental health difficultiesreintegrationOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Sun Play Therapy

Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)

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Suffolk, Suffolk· 0.6 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 1 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 12 days ago

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Langham Oaks

Academy special sponsor led in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 3.5 miles away· Ages 10–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-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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Engaging Young Minds

Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)

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Suffolk, Suffolk· 4.2 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 12 days ago

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Learning Academies Ltd

Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)

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Suffolk, Suffolk· 7.4 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 12 days ago

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Kingswode Hoe School

Academy special converter in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 1.2 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionmldOn-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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Circles Alternative Education

Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)

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Suffolk, Suffolk· 8.4 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 12 days ago

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Chalk Hill

Academy special sponsor led in Suffolk

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Sudbury, Suffolk· 11.2 miles away· Ages 8–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Lexden Springs School

Academy special sponsor led in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 2.7 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-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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Teaseldown School

Other independent special school in Essex

Source-backed listing

Halstead, Essex· 14.1 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Availability last updated 22 days ago

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Chatten Free School

Free schools special in Essex

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Rivenhall, Essex· 12.1 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Doucecroft School

Other independent special school in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 3.2 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCComplex needsOn-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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Alderwood Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 15 miles away· Ages 8–14· Contact provider

AP AcademyOn-site

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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First Base Ipswich Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 15 miles away· Ages 3–8· Contact provider

AP AcademyOn-site

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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Woodend Farm School

Other independent special school in Essex

Source-backed listing

Witham, Essex· 14.6 miles away· Ages 6–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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The Bridge School

Academy special sponsor led in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 12.9 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Market Field School

Academy special converter in Essex

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Colchester, Essex· 4.5 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Speech and language needsmldOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Woodbridge Road Academy

Free schools special in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 16 miles away· Ages 9–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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Parkside Academy

Academy alternative provision converter in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 16.4 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

AP AcademyOn-site

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

How is distance calculated for providers near Colchester?: 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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