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.
Where the official practice material is
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex
The 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 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.
| School | Town | Admits |
|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Southend-on-Sea | Boys |
| Southend High School for Girls | Southend-on-Sea | Girls |
| Westcliff High School for Boys | Westcliff-on-Sea | Boys |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Westcliff-on-Sea | Girls |
Each name links to that school's own admissions page. Every school here sits the CSSE test.
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