Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy
URN: 143591 • Maldon CM9 4NB
Overview
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Skyers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01621856275
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Street, Maldon CM9 4NB
Summary
Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy (MECA) is an alternative provision academy located in Maldon, Essex, catering to students aged 5 to 16 who have faced challenges in mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils and a capacity of 135, MECA focuses on re-engaging young people with their education through tailored teaching in small groups. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in all areas, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
The curriculum at MECA covers Key Stages 1 to 4, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that includes core subjects and a variety of extended opportunities such as music, literacy interventions, and vocational courses. The school places particular emphasis on supporting students at Key Stage 3 to transition back to mainstream schools and preparing Key Stage 4 students to achieve five GCSEs for post-16 education or training.
MECA prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students can rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. The school actively collaborates with parents and carers to ensure that each young person receives the necessary support to thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at MECA covers Key Stages 1 to 4, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that includes core subjects and a variety of extended opportunities such as music, literacy interventions, and vocational courses. The school places particular emphasis on supporting students at Key Stage 3 to transition back to mainstream schools and preparing Key Stage 4 students to achieve five GCSEs for post-16 education or training.
MECA prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students can rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. The school actively collaborates with parents and carers to ensure that each young person receives the necessary support to thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- Primary (other)
- Read our School Priorities 2024-2025 here (other)
- Quick Link to Safeguarding Policy (other)
- Read our recent Ofsted Inspection report here (other)
- Home (other)
- Contact (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Key Information (other)
- Parents and Carers (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KEYS CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 135
- Pupils
- 72
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 54.20
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 72 | 48 | 24 | 135 | 54.20 |
2024-09-11 | 63 | 40 | 23 | 135 | 52.40 |
2023-09-11 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 135 | 60.90 |
2022-09-11 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 135 | 60.90 |
2021-09-11 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 135 | 35.30 |
2020-09-11 | 44 | 37 | 7 | 18.20 |
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