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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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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

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

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Cambian Wisbech School

Other independent special school in Cambridgeshire

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Wisbech, Cambridgeshire· Ages 7–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Dukes Wood School

Other independent special school in Nottinghamshire

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Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire· Ages 9–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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On Track Education Northampton

Other independent special school in West Northamptonshire

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Northampton, Northamptonshire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEND (general)SEMHAutism / ASCOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Littledown School

Academy special converter in Slough

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Slough, Berkshire· Ages 5–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolTraumaMental health difficultiesSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Saxon Hill Academy

Academy special converter in Staffordshire

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Lichfield, Staffordshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensorymedicalOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Queensway

Academy special sponsor led in Telford and Wrekin

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Telford, Telford and Wrekin· Ages 9–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Peak School

Academy special converter in Derbyshire

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High Peak, Derbyshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Northern House Academy

Academy special converter in Oxfordshire

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Oxford, Oxfordshire· Ages 5–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Elysian, Shamley Green

Other independent special school in Surrey

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Surrey, Surrey· Ages 11–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Ormiston Queensmill Academy

Academy special converter in Hammersmith and Fulham

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London, Hammersmith and Fulham· Ages 3–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Vale of Evesham School

Academy special converter in Worcestershire

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Evesham, Worcestershire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)SEMHOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Fox Grove School

Free schools special in Surrey

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Leatherhead, Surrey· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Cornerstone School

Free schools special in Bexley

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Belvedere, Kent· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Samuel Laycock School

Academy special sponsor led in Tameside

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Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire· Ages 11–17· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Meadow Bridge School

Other independent special school in Wiltshire

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Wiltshire, Wiltshire· Ages 6–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Brook Academy

Free schools special in Gloucestershire

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Springwell School

Academy special converter in Hartlepool

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Hartlepool, Hartlepool· Ages 3–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Speech and language needssensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Portland School

Academy special sponsor led in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire· Ages 3–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Chapel Bridge School

Other independent special school in Plymouth

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Plymouth, Devon· Ages 6–19· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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The Gateway School

Academy special converter in West Northamptonshire

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Northampton, Northamptonshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 25 days ago

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Related needs

SEND (general)Autism / ASC ADHD Social communication needs Sensory needs Speech and language needs Complex needs Students 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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