We currently hold 9 ready papers for The Consortium Of Selective Schools in Essex (6 English, 3 Maths). Exam format noted on our catalogue: CSSE. Typical paper length in our set is around 49 minutes. Topics covered across worked answers include Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Creative writing, Measurement, Number pattern and sequences, Geometry, Graphs, Logical Problems.
Our CSSE papers focus on the consortium’s English and Maths style so pupils can rehearse under realistic timed conditions.
Exam format
Board / format
CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) — shared English and Maths papers for participating Essex grammars.
Sections
English and Maths papers set by the consortium.
Duration
CSSE papers are timed; typical practice lengths in our set are around 45–60 minutes — confirm official timings on csse.org.uk.
Question counts
We hold CSSE English and Maths practice papers with worked answers.
Calculator policy
Non-calculator Maths for the CSSE Maths paper unless the consortium states otherwise.
Format notes are summarised for parents preparing with practice papers. Confirm current details on the school’s admissions pages.
Key dates — 2026 Year 7 entry
Registration
Register for the CSSE 11+ through the consortium process. Deadlines are published each year on csse.org.uk.
Exam
The CSSE exam is typically sat in September of Year 6.
Offers
Individual grammar schools issue offers against their own published criteria after CSSE results.
CSSE dates are fixed annually on csse.org.uk — treat that site as authoritative. Content owner: editorial.
Scoring & pass marks
Standardised scores; cut-offs vary by school and year.
CSSE uses standardised scores. Each participating grammar publishes its own admissions criteria and historic cut-offs where available — there is no single Essex-wide pass mark.
Save with a paper pack
Buy individual The Consortium Of Selective Schools in Essex papers for £6 each, or unlock Maths, English or all papers with a pack.
Single paper — £6 with worked answers and 12 months’ access
Paper packs — from £79 for Maths, English or all papers
