Cairn Education CIC
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness· 10.9 miles away· Ages 11–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Alternative Provision in Cumbria
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Cumbria, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.
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Branthwaite Academy
Free schools special in Cumberland
Workington, Cumbria· 22.4 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 23 days ago
Bleasdale School
Community special school in Lancashire
Carnforth, Lancashire· 22.5 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
Cambian Whinfell School
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Kendal, Cumbria· 14.5 miles away· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Sandgate School
Community special school in Westmorland and Furness
Kendal, Cumbria· 15.4 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)sensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
South Lakes Academy
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Kendal, Cumbria· 15.2 miles away· Ages 11–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Oversands School
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria· 15.6 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Appletree School
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Kendal, Cumbria· 17 miles away· Ages 6–12· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)TraumaOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
SwitchED2
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness· 18.8 miles away· Ages 9–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Fell House School
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria· 19.9 miles away· Ages 6–12· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)TraumaOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Sandside Lodge School
Community special school in Westmorland and Furness
Ulverston, Cumbria· 19.7 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Mayfield School
Community special school in Cumberland
Whitehaven, Cumbria· 21.8 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
West Cumbria Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit in Cumberland
Workington, Cumbria· 22.2 miles away· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHMental health difficultiesexclusion-riskOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Underley Garden School
Other independent special school in Westmorland and Furness
Carnforth, Lancashire· 24.9 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Creative Learners
Flexible online GCSE Photography and creative learning pathways
Online· Contact provider
Online Alternative ProvisionOnlineFlexible timetable
Availability last updated 19 days ago
Inclusive Kinship
Listed in Gloucestershire County Council's Alternative Provision Catalogue 2025-26
Location on request· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Nisai Virtual Learning
Listed in Gloucestershire County Council's Alternative Provision Catalogue 2025-26
Online· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOnline
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Rachael Dixon
Listed in Gloucestershire County Council's Alternative Provision Catalogue 2025-26
Location on request· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Building SEND Castles
Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)
Location on request· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Connection Tutoring
Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)
Location on request· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near Cumbria?
- 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.