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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

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Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit

Pupil referral unit in Manchester

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Manchester, Lancashire· 3.7 miles away· Ages 5–11· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Egerton High School

Community special school in Trafford

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Manchester, Trafford· 3.6 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Smart Education

Alternative Provision listed by Walsall Council

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Walsall, West Midlands· 9.9 miles away· Ages 5–17· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 19 days ago

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Strive Academy Ltd

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

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Stalybridge, Bury· 8.8 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

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Manchester Secondary PRU

Pupil referral unit in Manchester

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Chorlton, Greater Manchester· 4 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)Complex needsSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Rumworth School

Community special school in Bolton

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Bolton, Lancashire· 10.5 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Availability last updated 22 days ago

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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· 14.9 miles away· Ages 5–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Woodlands

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Rossendale, Lancashire· 3.8 miles away· Ages 6–14· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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CEWE School

Other independent special school in Wigan

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Greater Manchester, Wigan· 15.1 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site

Availability last updated 22 days ago

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The Greens ENS

Other independent special school in Manchester

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Greater Manchester, Manchester· 3.9 miles away· Ages 5–14· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 4 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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JEP YOUTH

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

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Bolton, Bury· 9.1 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 17 days ago

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Lancasterian School

Community special school in Manchester

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Manchester, Manchester· 4.1 miles away· Ages 3–16· 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

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North Ridge High School

Community special school in Manchester

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Manchester, Manchester· 4.2 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-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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Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)

Special post 16 institution in Tameside

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Ambleside, Cheshire· 8.4 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)

Special post 16 institution in Wigan

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Leigh, Greater Manchester· 10.9 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Grange School

Academy special sponsor led in Manchester

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Manchester, Manchester· 4.1 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / 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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Meade Hill School

Academy special converter in Manchester

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Manchester, Lancashire· 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

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The National Teaching and Advisory Service

Alternative Provision listed by Walsall Council

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Walsall, West Midlands· 10.3 miles away· Ages 5–17· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 19 days ago

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Heyhead Farm

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

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Heyhead Farm, Bury· 9.6 miles away· Contact provider

Independent Alternative ProvisionSEMHOn-site

Why this matches

Within 10 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 17 days ago

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Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Wigan

Source-backed listing

Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester· 13.1 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)medicalOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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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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