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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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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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Park House School

Other independent special school in Barnsley

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South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire· Ages 7–17· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Westcroft School

Academy special converter in Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton, West Midlands· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Rivermead School

Academy special converter in Medway

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Gillingham, Kent· Ages 4–16· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Ramsden Hall Academy

Academy special sponsor led in Essex

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Billericay, Essex· Ages 10–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHADHDSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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The Lindfield School

Academy special converter in East Sussex

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Eastbourne, East Sussex· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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The South Downs School

Academy special converter in East Sussex

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Eastbourne, East Sussex· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Pioneer House High School

Free schools special in Manchester

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Manchester, Manchester· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Chatsworth High School and Community College

Academy special converter in Salford

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Salford, Greater Manchester· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCMental health difficultiesOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Gosberton House Academy

Academy special converter in Lincolnshire

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Spalding, Lincolnshire· Ages 2–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolAutism / ASCADHDAnxietyOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Notton House Academy

Academy special converter in Bristol, City of

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Chippenham, Wiltshire· Ages 8–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Woodlands Academy

Academy special converter in Nottingham

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· Ages 3–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Knowle DGE Academy

Academy special converter in Bristol, City of

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Bristol, Bristol, City of· Ages 5–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Woodbury School

Other independent special school in Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· Ages 7–18· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Hazel Court School

Academy special converter in East Sussex

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Eastbourne, East Sussex· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)sensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Pollyteach Limited

Other independent special school in Nottinghamshire

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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire· Ages 8–16· Contact provider

Independent specialist schoolSEMHAutism / ASCADHDOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Linden Lodge School

Academy special converter in Wandsworth

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London, Wandsworth· Ages 2–19· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Firwood High School

Academy special converter in Bolton

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Bolton, Lancashire· Ages 11–19· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Critchill Special School

Academy special converter in Somerset

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Frome, Somerset· Ages 4–19· Contact provider

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

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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St Clare's School

Academy special converter in Derby

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Derby, Derbyshire· Ages 11–16· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEMHAutism / ASCsensoryOn-site

Availability last updated 26 days ago

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Longford Park School

Academy special converter in Trafford

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Manchester, Greater Manchester· Ages 4–11· Contact provider

Special academy / free schoolSEND (general)On-site

Availability last updated 26 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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