Grammar Schools in Southend-on-Sea
Southend's four grammar schools all sit the CSSE test, shared with the Essex consortium. One sitting covers every CSSE school.
Test
The CSSE 11+
Provider (2027 entry)
CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
Test date
Saturday 19 September 2026 (alternative date 29 September)
Registration
Check the CSSE website
What families in Southend-on-Sea need to know
- Covers Southend High for Boys, Southend High for Girls, Westcliff High for Boys and Westcliff High for Girls.
- CSSE writes its own English and maths papers rather than buying them from GL, CEM or Quest.
The 4 grammar schools in Southend-on-Sea
Admissions details change year to year. Always confirm dates and criteria on the school's own admissions page before applying.
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-SeaSouthend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-SeaWestcliff High School for Boys
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-SeaWestcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
Checked against council and school admissions sources on 27 August 2026
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