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CSSE 11+ results are out: what Essex families can do before the council deadline

Families whose children sat the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) test now have their results. The consortium emailed results at the close of business on Monday 12 October 2026Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Southend-on-Sea City Council.The source says: Mid-October 2026 | Those pupils who took the 11 plus selection test will be advised of the outcome by ... CSSE. Details on www.csse.org.uk (news updates)View the official source.

What the score means

The CSSE makes no offer to a child whose total standardised score is below 303Essex and Southend (CSSE): Qualifying scoreChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: CSSE secondary school offers are not made to any child who has scored under a total standardised score of 303.View the official source. Southend-on-Sea City Council says that if your child did not reach the pass mark, a selective school will refuse a place, and only children who meet the pass mark can join a selective waiting list.

A score at or above that minimum means your child can be considered for a selective place. It is not an offer. Each school then uses the test score to allocate places, but how it does so varies, so read each school's admissions rules.

What has been published alongside the results

The consortium's Historical Guidance Sheet for 2027 entry was due on Monday 12 October 2026Essex and Southend (CSSE): Historical guidance sheet2027 entry publicationChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: The Historical Guidance Sheet will be published under the Freedom of Information tab on 12th October.View the official source, and the CSSE website now says it is published under its Freedom of Information tab. The consortium says the sheet shows where places were offered for September 2026 entry, as at National Offer Day, and should be used for guidance only. Last year's scores show what happened last year; they do not set this year's offers. We have brought the figures together on our CSSE pass marks for 2026 entry page.

What to do next

  • Check your school list. You apply through your own council, not through the CSSE: you apply through your own local council, even for schools in another council areaWho you apply throughChecked 9 Oct 2026 against GOV.UK.The source says: You apply through your local council even if you’re applying for schools in another council area or you’ve just moved to England.View the official source. The CSSE says its office deals only with exam administration, not applications.
  • You can still change your preferences. The rule is: Parents may apply before results and amend preferences up to 31 October, or apply after results before the deadline.Essex and Southend (CSSE): Results affect preferencesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Southend-on-Sea City Council.The source says: You can apply before you receive your results and amend your preferences, up to 31 October, once you have your results, or you can apply once you have your results before the deadline, 31 October.View the official source
  • Apply by the deadline. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 OctoberSchool place applications close (common application form, CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against GOV.UK.The source says: You must apply for a secondary school place by 31 October.View the official source; for Southend residents it is Saturday 31 October 2026Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Southend-on-Sea City Council.The source says: The application window for on time applications is between 1 September 2026 and 31 October 2026 and parents can apply via our online form.View the official source. Kent's deadline is later: Monday 2 November 2026 (midnight; Kent residents apply to KCC)Kent 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Borden Grammar School.The source says: Monday 2 November 2026 Online application process closes for the main round.View the official source. If you live elsewhere, use your own council's deadline. Order your schools by real preference: schools must not give extra priority because of the order in which you rank themNo extra priority for naming a school firstChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (GOV.UK).The source says: give extra priority to children whose parents rank preferred schools in a particular order, including ‘first preference first’ arrangements;View the official source.
  • Pupil Premium forms. If your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, check whether each school you are naming needs a form. The CSSE says the Southend schools do not need its form. The deadline for schools to receive completed forms is Saturday 31 October 2026Essex and Southend (CSSE): Form deadlineChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: The deadline for the schools to receive completed forms is 31st October 2026.View the official source.

If the score is not what you hoped

The consortium does not re-mark papers: No re-marking of test papersEssex and Southend (CSSE): RemarkingChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: The CSSE schools have a joint policy to not re-mark test papers.View the official source. On circumstances on the day: No special consideration or score adjustments; circumstances can be presented to an independent appeal panel after 1 March 2027Essex and Southend (CSSE): Special considerationChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: The CSSE does not give special consideration to pupils’ circumstances when papers are marked and adjustments to scores will not be made. Parents may present their child’s particular circumstances to an independent appeal panel at any of their chosen schools after March Offer Day (1st March 2027)View the official source. After offers on Monday 1 March 2027Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Southend-on-Sea City Council.The source says: National Offer Day, when all that have applied receive the outcome for their application is 1 March 2027.View the official source, you can appeal for any school you named. The appeal route is: Independent appeal panel at each chosen school after National Offer DayEssex and Southend (CSSE): RouteChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).The source says: Parents may present their child’s particular circumstances to an independent appeal panel at any of their chosen schools after March Offer Day (1st March 2027)View the official source. Southend's admissions booklet gives Tuesday 13 April 2027Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: Appeal deadlineChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Southend-on-Sea City Council.The source says: 13 April 2027 Closing date for 'on time' admission appeals to be submitted to schools.View the official source as the closing date for on-time appeals; check each school's own appeal timetable.

A test score is one result on one day. Whatever it says, there is a clear next step, and your council will offer every child a school place.

Where to find more

Facts used in this storysources in each row
FactDetailSource
Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: ResultsMonday 12 October 2026Source: Southend-on-Sea City Council, checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): Qualifying score303Source: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): Historical guidance sheet2027 entry publicationMonday 12 October 2026Source: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), checked
Who you apply throughyou apply through your own local council, even for schools in another council areaSource: GOV.UK, checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): Results affect preferencesParents may apply before results and amend preferences up to 31 October, or apply after results before the deadline.Source: Southend-on-Sea City Council, checked
School place applications close (common application form, CAF)31 OctoberSource: GOV.UK, checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE) 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Saturday 31 October 2026Source: Southend-on-Sea City Council, checked
Kent 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Monday 2 November 2026 (midnight; Kent residents apply to KCC)Source: Borden Grammar School, checked
No extra priority for naming a school firstschools must not give extra priority because of the order in which you rank themSource: Department for Education (GOV.UK), checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): Form deadlineSaturday 31 October 2026Source: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): RemarkingNo re-marking of test papersSource: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), checked
Essex and Southend (CSSE): Special considerationNo special consideration or score adjustments; circumstances can be presented to an independent appeal panel after 1 March 2027Source: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), checked

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