Formal consortium
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11+ guide
The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
September 2027 entry
Evidence reviewed 26 August 2026
At a glance
- Route type
- Formal consortium
- Administrator
- CSSE Office on behalf of the CSSE member schools
- Assessment provider
- Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
- Delivery
- Two timed papers: English and Mathematics
Subjects and stages
- English
- Mathematics
- 1. CSSE 11+ examination
Registered pupils sit the two CSSE entrance tests for Year 7 entry.
Registration and dates
- Examination
- 19 September 2026
- Registration deadline
- 26 June 2026
Scoring and eligibility
Scores are used by the member schools under their individual determined admission policies.
Schools using this route
Areas covered
Relevant skills and exercises
- Build English comprehension skillsDraw one supported conclusion that is not directly stated.
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Questions families ask
Who administers the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus?
CSSE Office on behalf of the CSSE member schools administers the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus?
8 schools use this route in the current catalog: Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Southend High School for Boys, Southend High School for Girls, Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, and Westcliff High School for Girls.
What does the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus assess?
The verified subjects are English and Mathematics.
Where do families register for the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus?
Use the official registration page linked in this guide. The verified destination is https://csse.org.uk/.
How current is the information for Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus?
Trace Learn reviewed 1 attached evidence source 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.
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