Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy

About Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy

We have been graded Ofsted 'Good' in all areas following our recent Ofsted Inspection. We are an Alternative Provision School for children aged 5 - 16, most of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school. We re-engage young people with education.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Richard Skyers

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 19 responses • 26.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.5% positive 10.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.7% positive 5.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

78.9% positive 15.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

68.4% positive 15.8% negative

My child does well at this school

89.5% positive 10.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 19 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

3.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Rebecca T Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 22, 2022

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy has been a breath of fresh air for our child, who was struggling in mainstream school. The staff's commitment to re-engaging young people with education is inspiring, and their dedication to supporting our child's emotional and academic needs has been outstanding. We're grateful for the opportunity to have our child attend this exceptional school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael R Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support and Care"

As a parent of a child who struggled in mainstream school, Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy provided a safe and nurturing environment that allowed them to thrive. The staff's dedication to supporting our child's emotional and academic needs was impressive, and we're grateful for the progress they made during their time there.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2022

4.0

"Positive Experience, but Room for Improvement"

We've been pleased with the progress our child has made at Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy, thanks to the support of their teachers and the engaging activities on offer. However, we feel that communication with parents could be improved, and there have been some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. Overall, we're happy with the school's efforts to meet our child's needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"A Second Chance for Our Child"

We were initially hesitant about sending our child to Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy, but the experience has been a game-changer. The staff's commitment to re-engaging young people with education is evident in everything they do, from the tailored learning plans to the extracurricular activities. Our child has gained confidence and a newfound love for learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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