Formal consortium
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Member schools
- 7
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
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When12 May 2026 |
| Registration deadline | When19 June 2026 |
| Special adjustment requests deadline | When26 June 2026 |
| Examination | When19 September 2026 |
| Results emailed | When12 October 2026 |
Scoring and eligibility
Scores are used by the member schools under their individual determined admission policies.
Schools using this route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Southend High School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Southend High School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
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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?
7 schools use this route in the current catalog: 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?
Check the registration dates in this guide, then read the official registration page for the relevant entry year. 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 2 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- CSSE Information Guide: 2027 Entry
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex. Accessed 25 September 2026. September 2027 entry.
- CSSE 11+ Examination: 2027 entry
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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