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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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  • 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

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Kingsgate School

Other independent special school in Hampshire

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Hampshire, Hampshire· Ages 7–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Aurora Beeches School

Other independent special school in Dorset

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Wimborne, Dorset· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Great Oaks College

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Cannock, Staffordshire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Queensbury School

Academy special sponsor led in Birmingham

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Elms Bank

Academy special converter in Bury

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Bury, Lancashire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Witham Prospect School

Other independent special school in Lincolnshire

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Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Heather Field School

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Staffordshire, Staffordshire· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Holden School

Other independent special school in Wigan

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Leigh, Greater Manchester· Ages 4–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The View School

Other independent special school in Kent

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Kent, Kent· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bramley Hill School

Other independent special school in Surrey

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Surrey, Surrey· Ages 6–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Odyssey House School

Other independent special school in Wokingham

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Wokingham, Berkshire· Ages 7–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidancesensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Co-op Academy Delius

Academy special converter in Bradford

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Bradford, West Yorkshire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)medicalexclusion-riskOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Springfield School

Academy special converter in Oxfordshire

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WITNEY, Oxfordshire· Ages 3–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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St Martins School

Academy special converter in Derby

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Derby, Derbyshire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 3 months ago

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Parkgate Farm

Other independent special school in Staffordshire

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Staffordshire, Staffordshire· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolreintegrationOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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The Stable School

Other independent special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· Ages 6–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 2 months ago

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Bridgeway School

Other independent special school in Lancashire

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Lancashire, Lancashire· Ages 9–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCADHDSEND (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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