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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

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

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Lisburne School

Academy special converter in Stockport

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Stockport, Stockport· Ages 4–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Complex needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Hartlepool Free School

Free schools special in Hartlepool

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Hartlepool, Hartlepool· Ages 5–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Hopescourt School

Free schools special in Surrey

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Walton-on-Thames, Surrey· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Tipton Green College

Other independent special school in Sandwell

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Tipton, West Midlands· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Prestley Wood Academy

Free schools special in Cambridgeshire

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Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Ryecroft School

Other independent special school in Walsall

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Walsall, Walsall· Ages 4–18· Contact provider
Independent specialist schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Marjorie McClure School

Academy special converter in Bromley

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Chislehurst, Bromley· Ages 4–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Onelab College

Special post 16 institution in Tower Hamlets

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London, Tower Hamlets· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Oakdale School

Academy special converter in Tameside

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Dukinfield, Cheshire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Netherhall Mead Academy

Academy special converter in Leicester

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Elmwood School

Academy special converter in Walsall

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Greenhouse HyFlex Academy

Special post 16 institution in Cheshire West and Chester

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Chester, Cheshire West and Chester· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionComplex needsSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Ark Wigan Ltd

Special post 16 institution in Wigan

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Wigan, Wigan· Ages 16–24· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Rise College

Special post 16 institution in Harrow

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Harrow, Harrow· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionADHDAnxietyEBSA / Emotionally Based School AvoidanceOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Beltane College

Special post 16 institution in Manchester

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

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Transitions College

Special post 16 institution in Middlesbrough

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Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· Ages 16–25· Contact provider
Specialist post-16 institutionSEND (general)sensoryOn-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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