North East Essex Co-operative Academy

URN: 143590 • Colchester CO2 9BS

Overview

Name
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
URN
143590
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
KEYS CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Cookson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01206852156
Website
Visit
Address
Walnut Tree Way, Colchester CO2 9BS

Summary

North East Essex Co-operative Academy (NEECA) is an alternative provision academy located in Colchester, Essex, catering to children aged 5 to 16 who have faced challenges in mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 152, the academy focuses on re-engaging students through tailored learning in small groups, ensuring that individual needs are met effectively.

The curriculum at NEECA encompasses the core subjects across Key Stages 1 to 4, with additional opportunities for music, literacy interventions, vocational courses, and more. The academy places a strong emphasis on supporting students in Key Stage 3 to transition back to mainstream schools, while Key Stage 4 students are guided towards achieving five GCSEs to facilitate their progression to post-16 education or training.

NEECA is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child is known and valued. The staff work collaboratively with parents and carers to help students regain confidence and self-esteem, enabling them to thrive despite previous disruptions in their education.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
KEYS CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
152
Pupils
87
Boys
50
Girls
37
FSM %
62.10
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 87 50 37 152 62.10
2024-09-11 70 43 27 152 62.90
2023-09-11 43 31 12 152 37.20
2022-09-11 43 31 12 152 37.20
2021-09-11 51 39 12 152 35.30
2020-09-11 48 30 18 152 43.80

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