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Essex grammar schools (10-school consortium)

Consortium-set, entirely WRITTEN - no multiple choice. One test day, two written papers: English (60 min) and Maths (60 min). No Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning.

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CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)

One test day, two written papers: English (60 min) and Maths (60 min). No Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning.

What is tested

Written English comprehension
Written Maths

Skills to build

writing full, evidenced answers rather than choosing from options
showing complete written working in maths - marks are lost for an unexplained answer
sustaining accuracy and handwriting speed across two full hours of written papers

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