Accrington, United Kingdom Day only · Co-ed Age range 6–18 152 pupils Founded 2007The Alternative School
The Alternative School offers a refreshing approach to education, prioritising individual learning styles and personal development. With a strong emphasis...
About The Alternative School
The Alternative School offers a holistic and flexible full-time school experience that has been designed to respond to the needs of young people who are unable to remain in mainstream education. Our education programmes can each cater for 40-50 pupils at each of our 7 campuses and are designed for those young people, aged 6-18 who require a smaller, nurturing and individual approach to their education.
At The Alternative Schoool, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure digital environment for all pupils and staff. Our school operates a robust content filtering and monitoring system across all technologies used on-site. This system actively blocks access to inappropriate content and logs any attempts to access restricted material.
Our pupils may have been excluded, at risk of exclusion, previously home-educated, children looked after, SEN, High-Risk Assessments, YOT orders, Drugs & Alcohol misuse, school phobic, victims of bullying, mental health needs or requiring an assessment placement. We supply the following assessments in order to tailor-make what we need to meet the needs of pupils:
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Pupil breakdown
- Boys
- 118 (78%)
- Girls
- 34 (22%)
- SEN support
- 68 (44.7%)
- SEN EHCP
- 84 (55.3%)
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is The Alternative School?
The Alternative School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 6 to 18, located near Accrington in Lancashire. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to The Alternative School?
Most families apply to The Alternative School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at The Alternative School?
Fees at The Alternative School are approximately £5,998–£14,332 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/how-much-do-uk-private-schools-cost
Is The Alternative School a day or boarding school?
The Alternative School is a day school.
Is The Alternative School selective?
The Alternative School may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.