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Grammar schools in Essex
4 grammar schools in Essex. Entry is by the 11+ exam - below is how the test and application work here, then every grammar in the area.
View all schools in EssexHow the 11+ works in Essex
- Exam system
- CSSE
- Administered by
- Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
Essex grammars use the CSSE test, which has its own registration separate from the standard GL system. Register directly with CSSE, usually by the autumn deadline.
The CSSE test format differs from GL Assessment - English and Maths papers set by the consortium.
Exam-system details as of 2026-05. Arrangements change year to year - always confirm with the local authority or consortium.
The 4 grammar schools
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford - Girls
Outstanding1,236 pupils
Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester - Girls
Outstanding1,210 pupils
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester - Boys
Inadequate1,059 pupils
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford
Outstanding1,138 pupils