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

  • From disengaged to attending and progressing: Lilly’s Alternative Provision journey

    From disengaged to attending and thriving! Lilly joined Progress Schools and re-engaged with her learning by incorporating her personal interests into her education. This was key to reigniting her love of learning and has set her on a clear path towards future success.

  • Progress Schools Thrapston support local community homeless shelter

    Small acts, big impact: How Progress Schools Thrapston is supporting the local community

    Progress Schools Thrapston support their local community by donating excess food to a nearby homeless shelter, turning a simple act of kindness into meaningful impact. Read the full story...

  • Progress Schools support Ewan to see a future worth showing up for

    From barely attending school to now being on track to complete his first year at college, Ewan is now looking ahead to a future he never thought was possible before joining Progress Schools...

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