CSSE 11+ · 2027 entry format checked
Essex CSSE 11+ mock exam practice
Prepare for Essex selective-school testing with original English and Mathematics questions organised around the currently published CSSE timing.
What the published format says
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex states that candidates sit two tests: English and Mathematics. The English paper lasts 60 minutes with 10 minutes of additional reading time; Mathematics lasts 60 minutes. CSSE also states that Applied Reasoning was removed from the English paper from the 2025-entry examination onward.
How Homework Magic practises it
The Essex CSSE 11+ Full-Timing Simulation gives a 70-minute English block and a 60-minute Mathematics block. It uses original objective-answer questions for instant marking and does not reproduce official CSSE papers.
Important: Homework Magic questions are original independent practice. They are not official papers, and we do not reproduce confidential or copyrighted live-test questions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the CSSE English paper?
CSSE publishes 60 minutes for the English paper plus 10 minutes of additional reading time.
Does CSSE still include Applied Reasoning?
CSSE says Applied Reasoning has not been included in the English paper since the examination for 2025 entry.
Which subjects are tested by CSSE?
The current published structure uses English and Mathematics tests.
Official format sources
Exam formats can change. Check the admissions authority or test provider before relying on timings for your child’s year.
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