Sheiling College
Special post 16 institution in Dorset
Ringwood, Hants, Hampshire· 15.4 miles away· Ages 19–24· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Alternative Provision in Dorset
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Dorset, 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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South West Regional Assessment Centre
Special post 16 institution in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Wimborne, Dorset· 6.9 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 4 months ago
Montacute School
Academy special converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Poole, Dorset· 7.2 miles away· Ages 2–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)sensorymedicalOn-site
Why this matches
Within 8 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd
Special post 16 institution in Dorset
Dorchester, Dorset· 7.2 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 8 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 4 months ago
The Compass
Pupil referral unit in Dorset
Weymouth, Dorset· 18 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHAnxietySEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
Innovate Dorset Ltd
Discovered via AP Finder; corroborated via Companies House company registration
Dorset, Dorset· 13.4 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 19 days ago
The White House School
Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Poole, Dorset· 9 miles away· Ages 6–14· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Harbour Vale School
Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Dorset
Sherborne, Dorset· 20.8 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEND (general)TraumasensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 21 days ago
Winchelsea School
Community special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Poole, Dorset· 9.4 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
The Lion Works School
Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Poole, Dorset· 9.4 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
The Forum School
Other independent special school in Dorset
Blandford Forum, Dorset· 10.7 miles away· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Marchant Holliday School
Other independent special school in Somerset
Templecombe, Somerset· 22.7 miles away· Ages 5–14· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 23 days ago
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy
Special post 16 institution in Hampshire
Christchurch, Dorset· 18.1 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Future Roots
Discovered via AP Finder; corroborated via Companies House company registration
Dorset, Dorset· 17.5 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionAnxietySEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 19 days ago
Yewstock School
Community special school in Dorset
Sturminster Newton, Dorset· 13.5 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Fairmead School
Community special school in Somerset
Yeovil, Somerset· 24.8 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Tregonwell Academy
Academy special converter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Dorset· 14.1 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Dorchester Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit in Dorset
Dorchester, Dorset· 14.4 miles away· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHAnxietySEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Fiveways Special School
Community special school in Somerset
Yeovil, Somerset· 24.1 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHOn-site
Availability last updated 27 days ago
Westfield Arts College
Foundation special school in Dorset
Weymouth, Dorset· 15.2 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 3 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near Dorset?
- 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.