NCEA Castle School
Academy special converter in Northumberland
Ashington, Northumberland· 14.8 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Alternative Provision in South Shields
Below are Alternative Provision, SEND specialist and flexible learning providers with a presence in or near South Shields, Tyne and Wear, alongside online providers who accept students from anywhere in the UK. Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,360 providers on AP Directory.
201 providers match your search
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Thornhill Park School
Other independent special school in Sunderland
Sunderland, Sunderland· 6 miles away· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCsensoryOn-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Sunningdale School
Community special school in Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear· 6.1 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 7 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
NHS Choices College
Special post 16 institution in Camden
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear· 8.5 miles away· Ages 16–24· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Autism / ASCAnxietyOn-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Strawberry Lane
Other independent special school in County Durham
Bowburn, County Durham· 17.2 miles away· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCsensoryMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 23 days ago
Gust Independent School
Other independent special school in Northumberland
Ashington, Northumberland· 15.6 miles away· Ages 6–17· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)SEMHsensoryOn-site
Availability last updated 29 days ago
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Special post 16 institution in North Tyneside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside· 6.6 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site
Why this matches
Within 7 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Dryden School
Community special school in Gateshead
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear· 7.3 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 8 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
The Cedars Academy
Academy special converter in Gateshead
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear· 7.6 miles away· Ages 3–19· 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 3 months ago
Learning for Life
Special post 16 institution in County Durham
Consett, County Durham· 18.3 miles away· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)Complex needsMental health difficultiesOn-site
Availability last updated 23 days ago
Portland Academy
Academy special converter in Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear· 7.9 miles away· Ages 11–19· 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 3 months ago
Harry Watts Academy
Free schools special in Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear· 3.3 miles away· Ages 5–16· 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
The Poplars
Other independent special school in Sunderland
Houghton le Spring, Sunderland· 7.8 miles away· Ages 8–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site
Why this matches
Within 8 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit in Northumberland
Cramlington, Northumberland· 8.2 miles away· Ages 6–14· Contact provider
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)On-site
Why this matches
Within 9 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Southlands School
Foundation special school in North Tyneside
North Shields, Tyne and Wear· 3.5 miles away· Ages 11–16· 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
Villa Real School
Community special school in County Durham
Consett, County Durham· 17.9 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site
Availability last updated 1 month ago
Newcastle Bridges School
Academy alternative provision converter in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear· 9.6 miles away· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
AP AcademySEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Cramlington Hillcrest School
Community special school in Northumberland
Cramlington, Northumberland· 9.9 miles away· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionAutism / ASCADHDSEND (general)On-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Hadrian School
Foundation special school in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear· 9.8 miles away· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionSEND (general)TraumaSpeech and language needsOn-site
Why this matches
Within 10 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 3 months ago
Ashbrooke School
Other independent special school in Sunderland
Sunderland, Sunderland· 5.7 miles away· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Specialist SEND ProvisionOn-site
Why this matches
Within 6 miles
Matches the requirements entered — not a placement recommendation.
Availability last updated 2 months ago
Frequently asked questions
- How is distance calculated for providers near South Shields?
- 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.