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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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The Chalet School

Academy special sponsor led in Swindon

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Swindon, Swindon· Ages 3–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCAnxietySEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Crosshill Special School

Academy special converter in Blackburn with Darwen

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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen· Ages 5–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Queen's Croft High School

Academy special converter in Staffordshire

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Lichfield, Staffordshire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)medicalOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Mo Mowlam Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Redcar and Cleveland

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Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland· Ages 5–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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ACE Tiverton Special School

Free schools special in Devon

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Tiverton, Devon· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Milestone School

Academy special converter in Gloucestershire

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire· Ages 2–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Paternoster School

Academy special sponsor led in Gloucestershire

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Cirencester, Gloucestershire· Ages 2–17· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Bridge School

Academy special sponsor led in Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk· 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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Pathways School

Free schools special in Barking and Dagenham

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Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham· Ages 6–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Willoughby Academy

Academy special converter in Lincolnshire

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Bourne, Lincolnshire· Ages 2–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Park School

Academy special sponsor led in Surrey

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Woking, Surrey· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)TraumaSpeech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Brandles School

Academy special sponsor led in Hertfordshire

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Baldock, Hertfordshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Glendinning Academy

Free schools special in Devon

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Newton Abbot, Devon· Ages 7–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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The Axis Academy

Free schools special in Cheshire East

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Crewe, Cheshire East· Ages 4–18· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Foxfields Academy

Free schools special in Leicestershire

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Blaby, Leicestershire· Ages 4–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)Mental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Millgate School

Academy special converter in Leicester

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Leicester, Leicestershire· Ages 7–16· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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Mayfield School

Academy special sponsor led in Birmingham

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Birmingham, West Midlands· Ages 3–19· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCSEND (general)Speech and language needsOn-site

Availability last updated 1 month ago

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North Star 82�

Academy special converter in Bristol, City of

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Bristol, Avon· Ages 5–11· Contact provider
Special academy / free schoolSEMHSEND (general)ADHDOn-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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