North East Essex Co-operative Academy is an alternative provision academy in Colchester, Essex, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 105 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 105 (places for 196)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Cookson (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Keys Co-Operative Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 61% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 143590
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (May 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsInsufficient evidence
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, May 2022).
Contact and getting there
Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, CO2 9BS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Philip Morant School and College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- The Willows Independent · Ages 11–17 0.8 miles
- Kingswode Hoe School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.2 miles
By need in Essex: Autism (18) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Speech and language (9) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about North East Essex Co-operative Academy
How do I get a place at North East Essex Co-operative Academy?
Places at North East Essex Co-operative Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does North East Essex Co-operative Academy take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is North East Essex Co-operative Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is North East Essex Co-operative Academy?
Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, CO2 9BS, in Essex.
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