The St Christopher School
Academy special converter in Southend-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex· 11.7 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCADHDSpeech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Alternative Provision in Essex
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Essex, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.
319 providers match your search
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Source-backed listing
Community College Initiative Ltd
Special post 16 institution in Essex
CHELMSFORD, Essex· 3.8 miles away· Ages 16–99· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Complex needsMental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 4 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Routes4Life Limited
Special post 16 institution in Havering
Hornchurch, Essex· 12.6 miles away· Ages 19–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Chatten Free School
Free schools special in Essex
Rivenhall, Essex· 12.9 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Sutton House Academy
Academy special sponsor led in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-On-Sea, Essex· 13.8 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 27 days ago
Treetops School
Academy special converter in Thurrock
Grays, Essex· 13.4 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Clarity Independent School
Other independent special school in Essex
Chelmsford, Essex· 4.2 miles away· Ages 6–17· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Treetops Free School
Free schools special in Thurrock
Grays, Essex· 13.3 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
The Compass School
Free schools special in Havering
Romford, Havering· 15 miles away· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Oxlow Bridge School
Free schools special in Barking and Dagenham
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham· 15.8 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 22 days ago
The Hawthorns School
Free schools special in Essex
Chelmsford, Essex· 4.9 miles away· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
High Trees
Other independent special school in Essex
London, Essex· 4.9 miles away· Ages 11–17· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
CTP Training Academy Witham
Listed on Suffolk's Non-School Alternative Provision Directory (Rolling Select List)
Suffolk, Suffolk· 11.5 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 12 days ago
Victory Park Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-On-Sea, Essex· 13.8 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
The Tower School
Other independent special school in Essex
Essex, Essex· 15.3 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
Redbridge Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit in Redbridge
Ilford, Essex· 17.1 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)Mental health difficultiesexclusion-riskreintegrationOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Cornerstone School
Free schools special in Bexley
Belvedere, Kent· 18.3 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 20 days ago
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Free schools alternative provision in Essex
Harlow, Essex· 16.1 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Community special school in Medway
Rochester, Kent· 18.8 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 20 days ago
Riverside Bridge School
Free schools special in Barking and Dagenham
Barking, Essex· 18.1 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 22 days ago
Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near Essex?
- 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.