Southend High School for Boys: 11+ test and key dates

Location

Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

Pupils

Boys, 180 places in Year 7

Entrance test

CSSE 11+ Selective Test

Subjects tested

English and mathematics

Pass mark

CSSE minimum 303 total standardised score

Test run by

CSSE 11+ (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)

Links

School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2027

Tue 12 May 2026	CSSE registration opens Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 19 Jun 2026	CSSE registration closes Source · shared by all schools in the area
Thu 25 Jun 2026, 16:30	Open evening (Headteacher talks 17:45, 18:45, 20:00) Source
Fri 26 Jun 2026	Special adjustment requests due Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 19 Sep 2026	CSSE 11+ test Source · shared by all schools in the area
Tue 29 Sep 2026	CSSE alternative test day (religious, illness or exceptional reasons) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 12 Oct 2026	CSSE results emailed (after close of business) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 19 Oct 2026, 14:15	11+ results open afternoon Source
Sat 31 Oct 2026	Secondary application and Pupil Premium forms deadline Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 1 Mar 2027	National offer day Source · shared by all schools in the area

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Dates come from the school, the council or the test organiser, and were checked on Mon 9 Nov 2026. They can change, so confirm them on the school's admissions page before relying on them.

Grammar schools nearby

• Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea, 2 kmCSSE
• Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea, 2 kmCSSE
• Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea, 4 kmCSSE
• Rainham Mark Grammar SchoolGillingham, 21 kmGL Assessment
• Chatham GrammarChatham, 22 kmGL Assessment

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