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 Pupil to Plasterer

    From Pupil to Plasterer: Joel’s Journey Overcoming Adversity

    Dealing with a parent in prison can have a big effect on a young person. Progress Schools supported Joel to refocus and set his sights on accomplishing his dream future...

  • Amelia's second chance at education

    Progress Schools: Amelia’s second chance at education

    Bullying shattered Amelia's trust in the education system. Progress Schools offered her a lifeline, a second chance to learn and grow. Read about how Amelia regained confidence in herself to pursue her dream career...

  • Progress Schools

    Progress Schools’ former student shines

    Recently we received a call from Carol Edwards, grandparent of a former student who will be referred to as Leah for confidentiality, who wanted to show her support for Alternative Provision and offer an update on her granddaughter’s progress since leaving Progress Schools, Tees Valley.      

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