The Ark Wigan Ltd
Special post 16 institution in Wigan
Wigan, Wigan· 13.7 miles away· Ages 16–24· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
Alternative Provision in Nr Darwen
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near Nr Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.
349 providers match your search
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Belmont School
Other independent special school in Lancashire
Rossendale, Lancashire· 4.4 miles away· Ages 5–18· 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
TMP College
Special post 16 institution in Wigan
Wigan, Wigan· 14 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCOn-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
RISE
Discovered via AP Finder; corroborated via Companies House company registration
Bolton, Greater Manchester· 9.1 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionSEND (general)Speech and language needsMental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 19 days ago
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Wigan
Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester· 13.3 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)medicalOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Heywood Academy
Free schools special in Rochdale
Rochdale, Greater Manchester· 10 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 27 days ago
The Willows
Other independent special school in Lancashire
Rishton, Lancashire· 5.1 miles away· Ages 5–16· 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 2 months ago
Delamere School
Community special school in Trafford
Manchester, Trafford· 17 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)TraumaOn-site
Availability last updated 21 days ago
The Springboard Project
Free schools special in Oldham
Oldham, Oldham· 16.1 miles away· Ages 14–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAnxietyEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Rossendale School
Other independent special school in Lancashire
Bury, Lancashire· 5.8 miles away· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Kingfisher Special School
Academy special converter in Oldham
Oldham, Lancashire· 15.2 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
New Park Academy
Academy special sponsor led in Salford
Eccles, Greater Manchester· 14.6 miles away· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Manchester Hospital School
Community special school in Manchester
Manchester, Lancashire· 17.8 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site
Availability last updated 20 days ago
New Bridge School
Academy special converter in Oldham
Oldham, Lancashire· 16.6 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)mldOn-site
Availability last updated 24 days ago
Longford Park School
Academy special converter in Trafford
Manchester, Greater Manchester· 17.6 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 21 days ago
Beltane College
Special post 16 institution in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 15.5 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 28 days ago
CoR Health & Fitness
Listed on Bury Council's Alternative Provision Directory 2023-2026
Whitefield, Bury· 11.4 miles away· Contact provider
Independent Alternative ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 17 days ago
Bridge College
Special post 16 institution in Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· 17.5 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 22 days ago
Youth Challenge Pru
Academy alternative provision converter in Bolton
Bolton, Lancashire· 6.7 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 7 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Moorlands View School
Other independent special school in Lancashire
Burnley, Lancashire· 6.6 miles away· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 7 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near Nr Darwen?
- 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.