East of England · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Essex
This page lists 4 schools with complete admissions guides and 1 linked assessment route. The area-wide overview remains under evidence review.
September 2027 entry
Evidence reviewed 26 August 2026
Selective schools in Essex
4 schools with complete admissions guides across Chelmsford, Colchester. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
- Chelmsford County High School for GirlsFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionChelmsford, CM1 1RW · Essex
- Colchester County High School for GirlsFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionColchester, CO3 3US · Essex
- Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionColchester, CO3 3ND · Essex
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordFully selective state school · Mixed Year 7 admissionChelmsford, CM1 3SX · Essex
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Essex?
The current directory lists 4 verified selective schools in Essex: Chelmsford County High School for Girls, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Colchester County High School for Girls, and Colchester Royal Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Essex?
The current evidence links Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus to Essex. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Essex schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Essex?
Trace Learn reviewed 2 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- CSSE 11+ Examination: 2027 entry
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
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