AP Directory

Alternative Provision in Greater Manchester

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

474 providers match your search

Searching the live catalogue of 4,360 Alternative Provision providers across the UK — 474 shown after filters.

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Tor View School

Academy special converter in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· 12.6 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Willow View School

Other independent special school in Rochdale

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Rochdale, Rochdale· 10.8 miles away· Ages 6–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Mayfield School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Chorley, Lancashire· 14.4 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 24 days ago

Teenage Kicks

Listed on Oldham Council's Alternative Provision register

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Manchester, Greater Manchester· 8.5 miles away· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 19 days ago

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Chances Mentoring

Listed on Oldham Council's Alternative Provision register

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Oldham, Lancashire· 8.6 miles away· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesreintegrationOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 19 days ago

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Skills4All

Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026

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Rochdale, Bury· 9.3 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

Valley School

Community special school in Stockport

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Stockport, Cheshire· 13.1 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Cambian Tyldesley School

Other independent special school in Wigan

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Manchester, Wigan· 4.3 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Elms Bank

Academy special converter in Bury

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Bury, Lancashire· 4.3 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-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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Adelaide Heath Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Cheshire East

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Knutsford, Cheshire· 14.2 miles away· Ages 8–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 28 days ago

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EdStart Schools Bolton

Other independent special school in Bolton

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Bolton, Bolton· 4.9 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

Dream Big

Listed on Oldham Council's Alternative Provision register

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Oldham, Oldham· 9.4 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 19 days ago

The Heights Blackburn

Free schools alternative provision in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Lancashire· 15.7 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
AP AcademyOn-site

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Royal School, Manchester

Non-maintained special school in Stockport

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Stockport, Cheshire· 12 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCsensoryComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Ascent Autism Specialist College

Special post 16 institution in St. Helens

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St Helens, Merseyside· 11.7 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Eden School

Free schools special in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Lancashire· 15.6 miles away· Ages 8–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Crosshill Special School

Academy special converter in Blackburn with Darwen

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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen· 14.1 miles away· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Path4

Listed on Oldham Council's Alternative Provision register

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Oldham, Oldham· 9.8 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionMental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 19 days ago

Pace

Pupil referral unit in St. Helens

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St Helens, Merseyside· 14.3 miles away· Ages 5–11· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHSEND (general)medicalOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Hope High School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Skelmersdale, Lancashire· 16.2 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How is distance calculated for providers near Greater Manchester?
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.