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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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4,304 providers match your search

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Elderbrook School

Other independent special school in Warwickshire

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Nuneaton, Warwickshire· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Manor Green College

Community special school in West Sussex

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Crawley, West Sussex· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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West Gate School

Foundation special school in Leicester

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Leicester, Leicestershire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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High Well School

Community special school in Wakefield

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Pontefract, West Yorkshire· Ages 9–16· Contact provider
Special schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Thriftwood School

Academy special converter in Essex

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Chelmsford, Essex· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSpeech and language needsmldOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Stephenson Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Milton Keynes

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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire· Ages 9–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Lift Crescent View

Academy special sponsor led in Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· Ages 5–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

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· Ages 10–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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James Brindley School

Academy special converter in Birmingham

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Friars Academy

Academy special converter in North Northamptonshire

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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire· Ages 11–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Oak Bank School

Academy special converter in Central Bedfordshire

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Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire· Ages 9–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Adelaide School

Academy special converter in Cheshire East

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Crewe, Cheshire· Ages 9–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)TraumaOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Trinity Academy Newcastle

Academy special converter in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Grove House School

Free schools special in Essex

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Brentwood, Essex· Ages 8–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-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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