Essex 11+ exam dates
For children in Year 6 now (September 2027 entry), and what Year 5 families can expect.
Year 6 now: still to come
- 3 October 2026King John testKing John's own test
- 12 October 2026CSSE results, after close of businessCSSE test
- Mid-October 2026CCHS resultsCCHS FSCE test
- 16 October 2026King John results postedKing John's own test
- 31 October 2026Council application deadlineCSSE test
- 1 March 2027Offer dayCSSE test
Year 5 now: test in September 2027
CSSE has not published the 2028-entry dates. Last year's timetable:
- Registration
- 12 May to 19 June 2026
- Test day
- Saturday 19 September 2026
- Results
- 12 October 2026
- Council application
- 31 October 2026
Already passed this year
- 12 May 2026CSSE registration openedPassed
- 19 June 2026CSSE registration closedPassed
- 26 June 2026Access arrangement requests closedPassed
- 3 September 2026CCHS FSCE testPassed
- 19 September 2026CSSE testPassed
- 29 September 2026CSSE exceptional sittingPassed