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Alternative Provision in Preston

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

274 providers match your search

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The Coppice School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 1.4 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Sir Tom Finney Community High School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 1.7 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 28 days ago

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Pupil referral unit in Lancashire

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Leyland, Lancashire· 4.1 miles away· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)Autism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Why this matches

Within 5 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 22 days ago

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Larches High School

Pupil referral unit in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 1.9 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Hillside Specialist School and College

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 6.4 miles away· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-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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Acorns Primary School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 1.9 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Heights Blackburn

Free schools alternative provision in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Lancashire· 7.2 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

AP AcademyOn-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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Eden School

Free schools special in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Lancashire· 7.3 miles away· Ages 8–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-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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St Thomas's Centre

Pupil referral unit in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· 7.9 miles away· Ages 5–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 8 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 23 days ago

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Kirkham Pear Tree School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 8.8 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-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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Mayfield School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Chorley, Lancashire· 7.6 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-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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Crosshill Special School

Academy special converter in Blackburn with Darwen

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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen· 8.3 miles away· Ages 5–18· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Why this matches

Within 9 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Mayfield House School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lancashire, Lancashire· 6.8 miles away· Ages 6–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-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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Aurora Woodlands School

Other independent special school in Blackburn with Darwen

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Lancashire, Lancashire· 9.7 miles away· Ages 10–19· 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 28 days ago

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Newfield School

Community special school in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn, Lancashire· 8.7 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-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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Applebee Wood School

Academy special sponsor led in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 1.8 miles away· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)TraumaMental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 2 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Oswaldtwistle School

Pupil referral unit in Lancashire

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Accrington, Lancashire· 11.3 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)SEND (general)exclusion-riskreintegrationOn-site

Availability last updated 29 days ago

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Bridgeway School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lancashire, Lancashire· 2 miles away· Ages 9–18· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCADHDSEND (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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Moorbrook School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire· 2.5 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Why this matches

Within 3 miles

Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Brookfield School

Community special school in Lancashire

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Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire· 14.6 miles away· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 21 days ago

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Nearby areas

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

Frequently asked questions

How is distance calculated for providers near Preston?: 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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