The Orchards
Free schools special in Trafford
Stretford, Greater Manchester· 18 miles away· Ages 3–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Alternative Provision in Darwen
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.
342 providers match your search
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Applebee Wood School
Academy special sponsor led in Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire· 9 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)TraumaMental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
LRL Education Ltd
Listed on Swindon Borough Council's SEND Local Offer Alternative Provision directory
Swindon, Swindon· 14.3 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Skills4life NW
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Leigh, Bury· 14.3 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
The 0161
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Manchester, Bury· 14.2 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHAnxietyreintegrationOn-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Brook View School
Other independent special school in Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire· 9.3 miles away· Ages 8–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
EdStart Schools Bolton
Other independent special school in Bolton
Bolton, Bolton· 9.3 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Academy alternative provision converter in Salford
Salford, Lancashire· 15.1 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Orchard House Specialist High School
Free schools special in Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester· 18.3 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Skills4All
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Rochdale, Bury· 14.8 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Silverdale
Pupil referral unit in Salford
Swinton, Salford· 14.3 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)On-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Spring Brook Academy
Academy special converter in Oldham
Oldham, Lancashire· 18.6 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
St John Vianney RC School
Non-maintained special school in Trafford
Manchester, Trafford· 19.3 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Broadfield Specialist School
Community special school in Lancashire
Burnley, Lancashire· 10.3 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Ascent Autism Specialist College
Special post 16 institution in St. Helens
St Helens, Merseyside· 16.8 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCSpeech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Cambian Chesham House School
Other independent special school in Bury
Bury, Bury· 11 miles away· Ages 10–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Manor Academy Sale
Academy special converter in Trafford
Sale, Cheshire· 19.9 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 27 days ago
Pace
Pupil referral unit in St. Helens
St Helens, Merseyside· 19.4 miles away· Ages 5–11· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHSEND (general)medicalOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
The Grove Partnership
Pupil referral unit in Oldham
Oldham, Greater Manchester· 19.2 miles away· Ages 10–16· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)AnxietySEND (general)Complex needsOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
The Rose School
Community special school in Lancashire
Burnley, Lancashire· 10.5 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near Darwen?
- 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.