Colchester County High School for Girls: 11+ guide
Colchester County High School for Girls (CCHSG) is one of the highest-performing girls’ grammars in the country, admitting through the Essex CSSE test.
Bespoke / Consortium
120
~9 applicants per place
1909
Exam format
CSSE Maths and English test shared across Essex selective schools.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
Priority areas applied at offer; one CSSE test covers multiple schools.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Standardised CSSE total; a high bar reflects strong demand.
Preparation timeline
CSSE-aligned Maths and English from Year 4–5 with timed practice before the test.
Frequently asked questions
Does CCHSG test reasoning?+
The CSSE test focuses on Maths and English rather than separate reasoning papers, though English includes comprehension and writing skills.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Colchester County High School for Girls’s official admissions page.
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