11+ Guides
CSSE Results 2026: What Colchester Parents Should Do Next
CSSE 11+ results are emailed on Monday 12 October and applications close on 31 October. A calm, step-by-step guide for Colchester and Essex parents.
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Guides for 11+ parents
Practical advice on preparing your child for the 11+.
English
Read to Succeed at the 11 plus
The English paper of the 11 plus exams consists of comprehension questions, often more than 60% of the whole test.
11+ Guides
What Is the 11 Plus? The Essex CSSE Exam Explained
What the 11+ is, how the Essex CSSE test works (two 60-minute papers), which schools use it, key dates, and when to start preparing.