Progress Schools

As a nationally-based, alternative education provider with 13 independently registered secondary schools located throughout England, we know our stuff when it comes to Alternative Education (AP). We are proud to work with young people aged between 11-16 to help them to achieve their potential, with the specific aim of helping them to progress into a positive destination post-16 and ultimately become economically and socially active.

There is no one size fits all approach at Progress Schools. We take the time to get to know our young people, understand their challenges and support their aspirations.

We are an alternative education provider serving students who have either struggled to engage with, or been removed from, mainstream education. Our teachers operate on a Primary model, to reflect the size of our provision, teaching across a range of subjects and are supported by a centralised, prescribed curriculum that is written by subject experts.

We believe all pupils should have the right, and the opportunity to sit qualifications in line with their peers, that are expected nationally and will provide a stepping stone to their further and future education. We support pupils who have demonstrated that they need additional accreditation and qualifications to support their progression but will never remove an opportunity for pupils to sit the Y11 terminal exams.

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Our Schools

“I am so happy I came to Progress Schools. It’s really different to school, you get more time to spend with teachers and it’s good to be in smaller groups because you get to know everyone in the school, not just your class.”

Latest News

  • Helping Oscar take confident steps towards his future

    From overcoming barriers to discovering a passion for cookery, find out how personalised support at Progress Schools helped Oscar build confidence, achieve his GCSEs and take the next step towards a career as a chef!

  • From permanent exclusion to a successful reintegration: Tom’s journey

    From permanent exclusion to 95% attendance and a successful return to mainstream education, discover how personalised support, counselling and strong relationships helped Tom rebuild his confidence, regulate his emotions and thrive in Year 9.

  • Progress Schools help Daphne build confidence through caring for others

    From weekly volunteering to becoming a trusted role model, discover how Daphne built confidence, responsibility and independence while making a real difference in the lives of others through her placement at a local children's care home.

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