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
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.
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.
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- Parents and Carers (other)
- The Grand Opening of our new School Campus! (other)
- NEECA Pottery Painting (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- University of Essex (60.2)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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