Home / Alternative Provision by location / Manchester 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.
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Non-maintained special school in St. Helens
Source-backed listing Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside · 15.2 miles away · Ages 4–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision Autism / ASC SEND (general) Mental health difficulties On-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Special post 16 institution in Oldham
Source-backed listing Oldham, Greater Manchester · 7.3 miles away · Ages 19–25 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEND (general) Mental health difficulties On-site
Why this matches
Within 8 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Free schools alternative provision in Cheshire East
Source-backed listing Macclesfield, Cheshire · 16.4 miles away · Ages 13–16 · Contact provider
AP Academy On-site
Availability last updated 21 days ago
Community special school in Stockport
Source-backed listing Stockport, Cheshire · 5 miles away · Ages 11–19 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEMH SEND (general) Speech and language needs On-site
Why this matches
Within 5 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Other independent special school in Stockport
Source-backed listing Reddish, Stockport · 5.2 miles away · Ages 13–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEMH SEND (general) Mental health difficulties On-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Academy special converter in Derbyshire
Source-backed listing High Peak, Derbyshire · 16.8 miles away · Ages 2–19 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEMH sensory On-site
Availability last updated 20 days ago
Other independent special school in Salford
Source-backed listing Salford, Salford · 0.6 miles away · Ages 11–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision On-site
Why this matches
Within 1 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Source-backed listing Leigh, Bury · 10.3 miles away · Contact provider
Independent Alternative Provision On-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Special post 16 institution in Stockport
Source-backed listing Cheadle, Cheshire · 8.7 miles away · Ages 16–25 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEND (general) Autism / ASC sensory On-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Academy special converter in Lancashire
Source-backed listing Rossendale, Lancashire · 14.5 miles away · Ages 3–19 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision Autism / ASC Anxiety SEND (general) On-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Academy special converter in Bury
Source-backed listing Bury, Lancashire · 5.3 miles away · Ages 11–19 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEMH Autism / ASC SEND (general) On-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Other independent special school in Manchester
Source-backed listing Manchester, Manchester · 5.3 miles away · Ages 11–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision On-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Source-backed listing Bolton, Bury · 10.7 miles away · Contact provider
Independent Alternative Provision On-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Academy special converter in Manchester
Source-backed listing Manchester, Manchester · 5.7 miles away · Ages 9–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEMH SEND (general) Mental health difficulties On-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Non-school alternative provision listed by Worcestershire County Council
Source-backed listing Worcestershire, Worcestershire · 10.3 miles away · Contact provider
Independent Alternative Provision On-site
Availability last updated 19 days ago
Discovered via AP Finder; corroborated via Companies House company registration
Source-backed listing Bolton, Greater Manchester · 10.4 miles away · Contact provider
Independent Alternative Provision SEND (general) Speech and language needs Mental health difficulties On-site
Availability last updated 19 days ago
Other independent special school in Salford
Source-backed listing Salford, Salford · 1.6 miles away · Ages 0–25 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision On-site
Why this matches
Within 2 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Free schools special in Salford
Source-backed listing Salford, Salford · 1.6 miles away · Ages 11–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision On-site
Why this matches
Within 2 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Pupil referral unit in Stockport
Source-backed listing Stockport, Cheshire · 6.4 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 2 months ago
Other independent special school in Manchester
Source-backed listing Manchester, Manchester · 1.7 miles away · Ages 11–16 · Contact provider
Specialist SEND Provision SEND (general) On-site
Why this matches
Within 2 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
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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. Explore other ways to search 
