11+ entrance test
CSSE 11+ Selective Test (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
One shared 11+ test used by ten selective schools in Essex and Southend, so children applying to more than one of them only sit one test. Sitting the test is not an application: parents must also name the schools on their local authority Common Application Form.
- 7 schools
- Next: Common application (SCAF) deadline, 31 Oct 2026
- Run by
- Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
- Area
- Essex, Southend-on-Sea
- Format
- Two tests, one in English and one in Mathematics. The English paper lasts sixty minutes with ten minutes additional reading time; the Mathematics paper lasts sixty minutes. Scores are standardised and weighted 50% each, with age adjustment applied if required. Provider not stated.
- Children from outside the area
- Not stated as a restriction. The CSSE guide says parents must use the Common Application Form of the local authority in which they live, even if the schools they name are in a different authority.
Key dates
| Entry | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | Registration opens | 12th May 2026 CSSE registration will open for 2027 Entry. (passed) |
| September 2027 | Registration closes | 19th June 2026 Absolute CSSE deadline to register online OR by post. (passed) |
| September 2027 | Special adjustment requests deadline | 26th June 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Test date | Saturday 19th September 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Alternative test date (religious, illness or exceptional circumstances only) | Tuesday 29th September 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Results sent | 12th October 2026 Results will be sent out by email to all candidates after the close of business on 12th October. (passed) |
| September 2027 | Common application (SCAF) deadline | 31st October 2026 (Essex and Southend; other authorities' own deadlines apply) |
| September 2027 | National offer day | 1st March 2027 |
| September 2028 | Registration opens | Registration for 2028 Entry will open in May 2027. |
Schools that use this test
| School | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | Girls |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | Boys |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | Mixed |
| Southend High School for Boys | Southend-on-Sea | Boys |
| Southend High School for Girls | Southend-on-Sea | Girls |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Westcliff-on-Sea | Boys |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Westcliff-on-Sea | Girls |
Checked 2026-10-17 against: source 1 · source 2 · source 3. Dates and rules can change; always check the official page before registering.