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Alternative Provision for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

4,324 providers below have indicated they support learners with pathological demand avoidance (pda). Narrow further by location, age, delivery format or qualification. Confirm a provider's specific experience directly before relying on any listing.

Drawn from the live catalogue of 4,324 providers on AP Directory.

What’s listed here

4,304 listed organisations · 4245 local · 79 online or UK-wide

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Types of provision

  • Specialist SEND Provision (2538)
  • Independent Alternative Provision (1334)
  • AP Academy (185)
  • Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (169)

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Counts are from the listings on this page. A listing is not a safeguarding approval or recommendation.

4,304 providers match your search

Searching the live catalogue of 4,324 Alternative Provision providers across the UK — 4,304 shown after filters.

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Stafford Hall School

Other independent special school in Calderdale

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Halifax, West Yorkshire· Ages 10–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSpeech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Activate

Special post 16 institution in Knowsley

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Kirby, Merseyside· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 year ago

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Beechwood College

Special post 16 institution in Vale of Glamorgan

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Sully, Vale of Glamorgan (Bro Morgannwg)· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 6 months ago

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Woodlands Academy

Academy special converter in Lincolnshire

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Spilsby, Lincolnshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Lower Pastures

Other independent special school in Blackburn with Darwen

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Nr Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolreintegrationOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Write Time

Other independent special school in Croydon

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London, Croydon· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCADHDAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Springwell Leeds Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Leeds

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Leeds, Leeds· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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The Shires at Oakham

Other independent special school in Rutland

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Should be blank, Rutland· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)Autism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Forestwood School

Other independent special school in Bury

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Bury, Lancashire· Ages 12–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Lime Academy Ravensbourne

Academy special converter in Havering

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Romford, Essex· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Lever Park School

Academy special sponsor led in Bolton

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Bolton, Lancashire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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ASPIRE: Lifeskills

Other independent special school in Leicestershire

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Leicestershire, Leicestershire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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E-Act Venturers' Academy

Free schools special in Bristol, City of

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Bristol, Bristol, City of· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Broadbeck Learning Centre

Other independent special school in Bradford

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West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire· Ages 6–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Eat That Frog C.I.C

Special post 16 institution in Torbay

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Torquay, Devon· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Hive College

Special post 16 institution in Birmingham

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 19–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Related needs

SEND (general)Autism / ASCADHDSocial communication needsSensory needsSpeech and language needsComplex needsStudents with EHCPs

Frequently asked questions

What does "supports Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)" mean on this directory?
It means the provider has told us this is among the needs they have experience supporting. It is not an independent clinical assessment of their capability.
Can I combine this with a location search?
Yes — use search filters to add a location, age range, delivery format or qualification alongside this need, or browse Alternative Provision by location.
Does every listed provider specialise only in this need?
No. Many providers support several needs. Use the provider profile and your own due diligence to confirm fit for an individual learner.

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