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11+ mock tests for families in Essex and Southend

Timed 11+ mock exams your child sits at home, online or on paper, to rehearse the CSSE 11+ test. Results come out on results day with a full score report.

The 11+ in Essex and Southend

The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) runs one 11+ test in English and maths for the selective schools in Essex and Southend. Results are a total standardised score, and each school has its own cut-off.

  • CSSE 11+ test

    Run by:
    Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
    Papers:
    written by the CSSE
    Results given as:
    a combined (aggregate) score
    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Covers Essex, Southend, Chelmsford, Colchester and Westcliff. For dates, schools and how places are offered, see our guide to the 11+ in Essex and Southend.

How our mock tests help with the CSSE 11+ test

The CSSE 11+ test uses papers written by the CSSE. Our mocks are written in the style of the common 11+ papers; each mock's page shows its exam board when one is set, so you can choose the closest match.

  • A full paper against the clock

    One timed attempt with no pausing, so your child practises pacing before the CSSE 11+ test.

  • At home, online or on paper

    No travel across Essex and Southend: sit it at any time in the exam window, on screen or with a printed answer sheet.

  • A score report and ranking

    Every question marked, each topic scored and, when enough children sit it, a rank within the group.

  • Results on results day

    Results come out on a set date, like the real Essex and Southend 11+, so the wait is familiar too.

Mock tests for Essex and Southend: what's on now

No mocks are marked for Essex and Southendright now. Every mock is sat at home, so your child can sit any of them, and there's plenty to do in the meantime.

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Essex and Southend 11+ mock tests: questions parents ask

Is there an 11+ mock test for the CSSE 11+ test?

Yes. Our 11+ mock tests are sat at home, online or on paper, so families in Essex, Southend, Chelmsford, Colchester and Westcliff can book any of them. Some mocks are marked by our team as a good fit for the Essex and Southend 11+, and they are listed on this page when dates are announced.

Who sets the 11+ in Essex and Southend?

The CSSE 11+ test is run by Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE); the papers are written by the CSSE.

Do your mock tests match the CSSE 11+ test?

Our mock papers are written in the style of the common 11+ papers. The CSSE 11+ test uses papers written by the CSSE, so pick mocks whose page shows a matching exam board where one is set. No mock can promise to match a particular test exactly, so use the score report as a guide to what to work on.

What if there are no mock tests listed for Essex and Southend?

Every mock is sat at home, so your child can sit any upcoming mock wherever you live. You can also try a free mock test, use timed practice papers, and sign up to our free newsletter to hear about new mock dates for CSSE 11+ test.