11+ exam preparation in Chelmsford
Dedicated small-group preparation for both Chelmsford grammar school tests — the CSSE test used by KEGS, and the separate entrance test used by Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS). Built for children in Year 5 now, who'll sit the tests in September 2027 for a September 2028 start.
New this term: a programme just for the 11+
EasyLearning121's regular Maths, English and Science memberships have always included 11+ preparation alongside everyday schoolwork, at no extra cost. This term we're launching something more focused: a dedicated small group for families who want their child's practice to be entirely about the exam — exam technique, timed conditions, and steady, unhurried preparation, not squeezed in around other subjects.
This is a brand new programme, run by the same DBS-checked tutors already teaching our regular micro-classes. We're not going to pretend we have years of 11+ results behind us — what we can offer is the same small-group attention and honest approach that everything else at EasyLearning121 is built on.
At a glance
- Tuesdays, 5:00pm–7:00pm
- Maximum 6 children per group
- Prepares for both the CSSE (KEGS) and CCHS tests
- Enhanced DBS-checked tutors
- £145/month — no joining fees
Which test will my child sit?
Chelmsford's two grammar schools use different entrance tests, so it matters which school you're aiming for. Many families register for both.
The CSSE test — KEGS and other Essex grammars
Used by: King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) in Chelmsford, plus Colchester Royal Grammar, Colchester County High, Southend High School for Boys and for Girls, Westcliff High School for Boys and for Girls, St Bernard's, St Thomas More and Shoeburyness High.
Current format: two written papers — English (60 minutes plus 10 minutes' reading time: comprehension and a piece of writing) and Maths (60 minutes). There's no verbal or non-verbal reasoning paper.
When: usually a Saturday in September at the start of Year 6.
The CCHS test — Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Used by: Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS), which runs its own entrance test rather than the CSSE one.
Current format: set by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE). It tests knowledge and skills from the Key Stage 2 curriculum up to the end of Year 5, across several papers mixing multiple-choice, short written answers and a creative task.
When: early September at the start of Year 6 — earlier than the CSSE test (it was 3rd September for 2026).
Formats and dates are set by the schools and can change. Dates for the September 2027 tests haven't been published yet (CSSE says it will publish by Easter 2027) — we check the official guidance each year and adjust our preparation. You register for each test directly with CSSE or CCHS, not through us.
How we prepare your child
- IXL, at your child's exact level — the same adaptive learning platform used in all our sessions builds the core maths and English skills that both tests depend on, and shows us precisely where the gaps are.
- For the CSSE test — timed written English and Maths practice, comprehension technique and creative-writing practice with tutor feedback.
- For the CCHS test — wider Key Stage 2 knowledge, multiple-choice and short-answer technique, and creative-response practice.
- Exam technique for both — working under timed conditions, checking answers and staying calm on the day.
Why start in Year 5
- Steady, spaced-out practice over a full year builds real familiarity with exam technique and timed conditions — without the last-minute pressure of cramming.
- A dedicated small group means your child's practice is genuinely 11+-focused every session, not squeezed into general schoolwork.
- Confidence going into the exam room matters as much as the preparation itself — that only comes with time.
- The September 2027 tests (for September 2028 entry) are around a year away from a Year 5 start — plenty of time to prepare properly, not race the clock.
Already a member?
If your child already attends our Weekly or Twice-Weekly Membership, 11+ preparation is already included in their regular sessions at no extra cost. The 11+ Programme is a separate, dedicated group for families who want that preparation to be the sole focus of a session — the two aren't mutually exclusive, and many families choose both.
Start with a free assessment
We'll talk through where your child is now, which test (or tests) suit your plans, and whether the 11+ Programme — or our general tuition — is the right fit. No obligation.
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