The Raise Academy
Free schools special in Halton
Widnes, Cheshire· 17.4 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
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.
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The Fermain Academy
Free schools alternative provision in Cheshire East
Macclesfield, Cheshire· 19.8 miles away· Ages 13–16· Contact provider
AP AcademyOn-site
Availability last updated 21 days ago
The Coppice School
Community special school in Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire· 19.4 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 23 days ago
Grange School
Academy special sponsor led in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 8.5 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
The Watkin Centre
Other independent special school in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 8.4 miles away· Ages 11–16· 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
Coal Clough Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Lancashire
Burnley, Lancashire· 19.4 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Manchester Jewish School for Special Education
Other independent special school in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 4.3 miles away· Ages 4–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Aim Habonim
Other independent special school in Salford
Salford, Salford· 4.2 miles away· Ages 0–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
Special post 16 institution in Stockport
Cheadle, Cheshire· 12 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCsensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Southern Cross School
Academy special converter in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 8.7 miles away· Ages 9–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Angel Meadow School
Other independent special school in Salford
Salford, Salford· 4.3 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
The National Teaching and Advisory Service
Non-school alternative provision listed by Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire, Worcestershire· 13.5 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 19 days ago
The Heights Burnley
Free schools alternative provision in Lancashire
Burnley, Lancashire· 20.3 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 22 days ago
Newfield School
Community special school in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn, Lancashire· 16.1 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
The Parks School
Other independent special school in Wigan
Hindley, Wigan· 9.1 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Heaton School
Community special school in Stockport
Stockport, Cheshire· 9.2 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Lever Park School
Academy special sponsor led in Bolton
Bolton, Lancashire· 9.3 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (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
Peak School
Academy special converter in Derbyshire
High Peak, Derbyshire· 21.2 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHsensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 20 days ago
Birchwood School
Other independent special school in Warrington
Warrington, Warrington· 9.4 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
West Lancashire Community High School
Community special school in Lancashire
Skelmersdale, Lancashire· 18.5 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
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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.