Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Write 2/5 as a percentage.
Show the worked answer
Answer: E, 40%
How to work it out
- 2/5 = 0.4 as a decimal.
- Multiply by 100 to get 40%.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Essex for girls, with entry at 11+. Here is the test it uses, what is in it and how to prepare.
At a glance
- Type
- Grammar school
- Pupils
- Girls
- Area
- Essex, East of England
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- CSSE (Essex & Southend)
- Tested
- Maths and English
- Competition
- Super-selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 90% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the CSSE (Essex & Southend)
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex sets a maths paper and an English paper (comprehension plus continuous writing).
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSE | Maths | 40 | 60 minutes |
| CSSE | English | 12 | 60 minutes |
Paper formats are indicative and change from year to year. Always check the current arrangements with the school or local authority.
How to prepare
The CSSE (Essex & Southend) covers maths and English. Most families start steady preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5, building accuracy first and speed later, then sit timed papers through the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
For maths, secure the Key Stage 2 arithmetic, fractions, ratio and problem solving before moving to the multi-step questions that separate the strongest candidates.
For English, read widely every day and practise comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar; selective tests reward precise word knowledge.
This test includes a piece of writing, so practise planning and writing a short story or description in a set time.
Practice questions in the style of the test
Written by Prism in the style of the test, not taken from any school’s papers.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which part has a spelling mistake? Choose “No mistake” if there is none.
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, determined to acheive
How to work it out
“acheive” should be spelt “achieve”. i before e when the sound is ee and there is no c just before it: ach-ie-ve.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (Jonah’s sister was): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- C (her goal of): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- D (swimming forty lengths.): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- E (No mistake): There is a mistake: “acheive” should be spelt “achieve”. i before e when the sound is ee and there is no c just before it: ach-ie-ve.
Other selective schools in Essex
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Chelmsford County High School for Girls use?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls uses the CSSE (Essex & Southend), which tests maths and English and includes a piece of writing. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 90% consistently in practice for a super-selective school. This is Prism’s own estimate, not a figure from the school, and no score guarantees a place.
When should my child start preparing for Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Most families start in Year 4 or early Year 5, then practise timed papers during the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
Preparing for Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Prism starts with a free assessment across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, then builds a weekly plan for your target schools. Parents follow progress free.
Start the free assessmentPrism Learning is not affiliated with Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.