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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.

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

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  • AP Academy (185)
  • Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) (169)

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4,304 providers match your search

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Pennine View School

Academy special sponsor led in Doncaster

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Doncaster, South Yorkshire· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Wren Spinney School

Academy special converter in North Northamptonshire

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Kettering, Northamptonshire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Catcote Futures

Special post 16 institution in Hartlepool

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Hartlepool, Hartlepool· Ages 19–24· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)Autism / ASCSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Stanton Vale School

Academy special converter in Derbyshire

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSpeech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Fountains Primary School

Academy special converter in Staffordshire

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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCDyslexiaComplex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Forest School

Academy special converter in North Yorkshire

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Knaresborough, North Yorkshire· Ages 2–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Aspire School

Free schools special in Kent

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Sittingbourne, Kent· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Red Moor School

Other independent special school in Cornwall

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Cornwall, Cornwall· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Harbour School

Academy special sponsor led in Cambridgeshire

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Ely, Cambridgeshire· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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North Star 240�

Academy special converter in Bristol, City of

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Wembley Manor

Free schools special in Brent

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Wembley, Brent, Brent· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Maple School

Free schools special in Blackpool

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Blackpool, Lancashire· Ages 10–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month 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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