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Alternative Provision in Manchester

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

375 providers match your search

Searching the live catalogue of 4,360 Alternative Provision providers across the UK — 375 shown after filters.

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Cloughside College

Community special school in Bury

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Manchester, Bury· 3.9 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesreintegrationOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School

Community special school in Manchester

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Manchester, Lancashire· 6.8 miles away· Ages 3–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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New Bridge School

Academy special converter in Oldham

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Oldham, Lancashire· 5.7 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)mldOn-site

Why this matches

Within 6 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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New Park Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Salford

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Eccles, Greater Manchester· 3.9 miles away· Ages 7–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Spring Brook Academy

Academy special converter in Oldham

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Oldham, Lancashire· 4.3 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Ace Education Manchester

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

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Manchester, Bury· 0.7 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 1 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

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Manor Academy Sale

Academy special converter in Trafford

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Sale, Cheshire· 5.4 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 6 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 27 days ago

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Samuel Laycock School

Academy special sponsor led in Tameside

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Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire· 7.6 miles away· Ages 11–17· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 20 days ago

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Intuitive Thinking Skills

Listed on Swindon Borough Council's SEND Local Offer Alternative Provision directory

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Swindon, Swindon· 1.2 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionSpeech and language needsMental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

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Brookhaven School

Free schools special in Bury

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Bury, Greater Manchester· 5.5 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 6 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 28 days ago

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Pear Tree Specialist Support High School

Free schools special in Stockport

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Stockport, Greater Manchester· 7.4 miles away· Ages 11–19· 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 22 days ago

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Gaia Learning

Listed on Portsmouth Education Partnership's Alternative Provision Directory

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Manchester, Portsmouth· 1.3 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionAnxietyEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

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Kingfisher Special School

Academy special converter in Oldham

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Oldham, Lancashire· 5.7 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 6 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 28 days ago

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The Springboard Project

Free schools special in Oldham

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Oldham, Oldham· 7.3 miles away· Ages 14–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAnxietyEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 24 days ago

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Park School Teaching Service

Academy alternative provision converter in Bolton

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Bolton, Bolton· 8.7 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 20 days ago

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Woodbridge College

Special post 16 institution in Bolton

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Bolton, Greater Manchester· 6.2 miles away· Ages 19–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Highfields College

Pupil referral unit in Stockport

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Stockport, Stockport· 6.8 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)On-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 28 days ago

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Green Fold School

Community special school in Bolton

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Bolton, Lancashire· 8.2 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Millwood Primary Special School

Community special school in Bury

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Bury, Greater Manchester· 6.1 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 7 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Castle Hill High School

Community special school in Stockport

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Stockport, Cheshire· 8.2 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Nearby areas

Accrington Ashton-Under-Lyne Barrowford Blackpool Bolton Burnley Carnforth Chorley

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Frequently asked questions

How is distance calculated for providers near 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.

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