Registration for the 11+ exam will be from 12th May to 19th June 2026 inclusive. CSSE schools intend to hold open days/evenings during June/July 2026. All dates and arrangements are correct at the time of publication (Feb '26) and regular updates are available via the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE):
| From 12 May 2026 | Parents can register for the 11+ tests by post OR online by referring to the CSSE website: www.csse.org.uk |
| 319Jun 2026 | Deadline date for receipt of evidence supporting requests for special arrangements. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Deadline date for CSSE Registration form to be returned to the CSSE office. |
| 21 Jul 2023 | Test centre letters should be received by parents. |
| AUTUMN TERM | LOCAL AUTHORITIES DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR APPLICATION PROCESS. |
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The paper will last 1 hour and will be worth 60 marks in total.