The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
A group of ten grammar schools that manage a single, shared 11+ examination. The CSSE sets its own exam consisting of English (comprehension, grammar, and creative writing - 60 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (covering Key Stage 2 curriculum). Several CSSE schools historically set an eligibility threshold around 303, with offers made by rank order and oversubscription rules.
Test Information
Test Format
Two papers: English (comprehension, grammar, creative writing - 70 minutes total), Mathematics (Key Stage 2 curriculum)
School Composition
Member Schools
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Essex (10 schools)
Colchester County High School for Girls
📍 Colchester
No catchment area
Colchester Royal Grammar School
📍 Colchester
No catchment area
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
📍 Chelmsford
Priority area of 12.5 miles from the school
Shoeburyness High School
📍 Shoeburyness
No specific catchment area
Southend High School for Boys
📍 Southend-on-Sea
Priority catchment area (SS0-SS9 postcodes)
Southend High School for Girls
📍 Southend-on-Sea
Priority catchment area (SS0-SS9 postcodes)
St Bernard's High School
📍 Southend-on-Sea
Faith-based criteria apply
St Thomas More High School
📍 Westcliff-on-Sea
Faith-based criteria apply
Westcliff High School for Boys
📍 Westcliff-on-Sea
Priority catchment area (SS0-SS9 postcodes)
Westcliff High School for Girls
📍 Westcliff-on-Sea
Priority catchment area (SS0-SS9 postcodes)
Additional Resources
Official Consortium Website
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