Grammar Schools in Essex
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex writes and administers its own English and maths papers. It is not a reseller of GL, CEM or Quest material, which makes generic 11+ practice papers a poor fit.
Where the official practice material is
Future Stories Community Enterprise
1 of the 4 schools hereFree familiarisation guides, one for children and one for parents, with sample questions. They are on the admissions page of each school rather than on the FSCE site. FSCE deliberately does not issue past papers, to reduce how much the test rewards tutoring.
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
3 of the 4 schools hereThe only provider here that publishes real past papers. English and maths papers with mark schemes for several recent entry years, free to download from CSSE.
Past papers and mark schemes Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
What families in Essex need to know
- CSSE was formed in 1993 and its 2027-entry guide covers ten schools across Essex and Southend, including three partially selective non-grammars: Shoeburyness High, St Bernard's High and St Thomas More High.
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls is not in CSSE. For September 2027 entry it uses the FSCE test, sat on Thursday 3 September 2026.
- Because CSSE sets its own papers, preparation should use CSSE-specific past material rather than GL-style practice.
The 4 grammar schools in Essex
Admissions details change year to year. Always confirm dates and criteria on the school's own admissions page before applying.
| School | Town | Admits | 11+ exam board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Chelmsford | Girls | FSCE |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | Girls | CSSE |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | Boys | CSSE |
| King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford) | Chelmsford | Boys | CSSE |
Each name links to that school's own admissions page.
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