King Edward VI Grammar School

King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, Essex uses CSSE. The test is administered by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) and comprises two distinct written papers: Mathematics and English comprehension/creative skills. There are no separate Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning papers.

King Edward VI Grammar School offers approximately 150 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as Very High. Admissions criteria: Entry is based on the score achieved in the CSSE 11+ examination.

Priority given to boys living in the priority area covering Chelmsford and surrounding districts. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register with the CSSE to sit the exam and apply via the local authority CAF. Key dates: Open Evening: July; Registration Deadline: July (via CSSE); Entrance Exam: September (Year 6); National Offer Day: March 1st. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Extensive preparation for the CSSE papers is required., Strong skills in creative writing and advanced comprehension are essential., Practice past CSSE math papers under strict time conditions.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the CSSE format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.