Like any other competitive exams there is no pass marks as such but understanding the minimum score criteria is important to help with the Essex 11+ exam preparation.
We can use the past results as a guide to make an informed decision on the minimum score requirement.
Entry Year |
Scored Above 350 |
Scored between 300-350 |
Scored below 300 |
| 2019 | 795 | 2278 | 2563 |
| 2020 | 749 | 2228 | 2487 |
| 2021 | 747 | 2047 | 2194 |
| 2022 | 617 | 2020 | 2237 |
The lowest qualifying cut off score is 303.
School |
Criteria |
Inside catchment area |
Outside catchment area |
Colchester County High School for Girls |
No priority area |
- |
332 |
Colchester Royal Grammar School for Boys |
No priority area |
- |
342 |
King Edward VI Grammar School (Boys) |
- |
345 |
375 |
Southend High School for Boys |
- |
303 |
329 |
Southend High School for Girls |
- |
303 |
318 |
Westcliff High School for Boys |
- |
303 |
353 |
Westcliff High School for Girls |
- |
303 |
344 |
Shoeburyness High School |
- |
303 |
303 |
St. Bernard’s High School (Girls) |
Only offered to candidates in catchment area |
303 |
- |
St. Bernard’s High School (Boys) |
Only offered to candidates in catchment area |
303 |
- |
The total number of candidates sitting the CSSE exam has grown considerably in the last 10 years and is expected to further grow next year. This should give you a good idea about the competition and the need for solid preparation if you are planning to sit for the next CSSE exam.
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