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CSSE (Essex) 11+ practice papers
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex sets its own 11+ for its grammar schools: an English paper (including a continuous writing task) and a Maths paper, 60 minutes each and worth half the marks each, based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Answers are written, not multiple choice.
- Usual subjects
- English, Maths, creative writing
- Format
- Written Answers
- Tests we've checked
- None confirmed yet
What CSSE (Essex) papers cover
Official website (opens in a new tab)- Usual subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Creative Writing
- Format
- CSSE (Essex) papers expect written answers: your child works out each answer and writes it down, rather than choosing from options.
- Registration
- Set by CSSE each year
- Good to know
- Each test sets its own papers and timings. The test's familiarisation material has the final word.
11+ tests that use CSSE (Essex)
We haven't confirmed any tests for CSSE (Essex) on our site yet. Check your school's admissions page, or browse every 11+ test.
How to practise for CSSE (Essex) papers
1. Use the official material
Your test's familiarisation booklet or sample questions show the real papers, timings and answer sheets. Do them first, then again near the test.
2. Learn the question types
Work through English, Maths and creative writing one question type at a time, untimed at first, before moving on to full papers.
3. Practise in the right format
CSSE (Essex) papers expect written answers: your child works out each answer and writes it down, rather than choosing from options. In the last few months, do timed papers in that format and go through every mistake together afterwards.
Practice papers on Academy11+
We don't have papers written specifically for CSSE (Essex) yet. Our timed papers practise the same subjects, marked straight away with every answer explained:
CSSE (Essex) mock exams
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CSSE (Essex) 11+ questions
- What does the CSSE (Essex) 11+ test?
- CSSE (Essex) 11+ papers usually test English, Maths and creative writing. Each test chooses its own mix and timings, so check the familiarisation material for the test your child will sit.
- Is the CSSE (Essex) 11+ multiple choice?
- CSSE (Essex) papers expect written answers: your child works out each answer and writes it down, rather than choosing from options.
- Where can I find CSSE (Essex) practice papers?
- Start with the familiarisation material from the official CSSE (Essex) website or the admissions page for your child's test, which shows the real papers, timings and answer sheets. On Academy11+ there are 21 timed practice papers in Maths, English and English comprehension, and every child gets a free sample paper in each subject.
- When should my child start CSSE (Essex) practice papers?
- Most children are ready for full timed papers in the second half of Year 5, once they have learnt the question types. Before that, short untimed practice by question type works better. Check the test date on your test's guide and plan back from it.
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