Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy is an alternative provision academy in Maldon, Essex, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 57 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 57 (places for 135)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Skyers (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Keys Co-Operative Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 59.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 143591
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
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Woodend Farm School Independent · Ages 6–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.5 miles
- Maylandsea Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.9 miles
- Acorn Infant Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–7 5.2 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 Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy
How do I get a place at Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy?
Places at Mid 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 Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy?
The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB, in Essex.
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