Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
What is the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex?
Ten grammar schools in Essex form the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE). All schools in the consortium use the same test, which means that children applying to any of these schools only need to take the 11 Plus test once.
Colchester County High School for Girls (girls)
Colchester Royal Grammar School (boys)
King Edward VI Grammar School (boys)
Shoeburyness High School (co-educational)
Southend High School for Boys (boys)
Southend High School for Girls (girls)
St. Bernard’s High School for Girls (girls)
St. Thomas More High School for Boys (boys)
How to register for a place in the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)?
To apply for a school in the CSSE, you need to register your child and complete a Supplementary Information Form on the CSSE website.
You will also need to submit a Common Application Form to your local council and list your preferred schools.
Application process for the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
Registration opens: May
Registration closes: June
Test date: September
Results: October
National allocation day: March
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex assessment
The 11 plus exam for the CSSE is provided by the CSSE exam board and will cover:
The exam is completed over two sections and consists of English and Mathematics. The English paper lasts for 60 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes for reading. It consists of multiple choice comprehension, standard format comprehension, continuous writing and applied reasoning. The Mathematics paper lasts for 60 minutes and focusses on areas from the KS2 National Curriculum. It is in standard format.
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