Essex 11 Plus Forum
This section has been written to help all families who are looking at the 11 Plus in Essex.
Parents often have questions about a range of 11 Plus exam areas such as preparation, what the test contains or what arrangements are in their area.
In this section we have answered the core questions most parents have about Essex. It applies to the following schools. Use the menu on the left to go into the area that most interests you, or click on the links below.
For a list of grammar schools in Essex with links to schools’ admissions pages and our own exam preparation pages go to Grammar Schools in Essex.
Finding a tuition centre in Essex
How to prepare at home for the Essex 11 Plus test
How to prepare for the 11 Plus in Essex
Southend High School for Boys vs Westcliff High School for Boys
What is the pass mark in Essex?
What is the 11 Plus exam format in Essex?
What questions are asked in Essex?
Essex 11 Plus exam forum grammar schools.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Southend High School for Boys
Colchester County High School for Girls Southend High School for Girls
Colchester Royal Grammar School Westcliff High School for Boys
King Edward VI Grammar School Westcliff High School for Girls
Which 11 Plus Exam Preparation Options Are Right For You ?
11 Plus Private Tutors
- Personalised Work
- 1-1
- High feedback levels
but
- VERY Expensive
- Lots of work at home
- Lots of travel
11 Plus Tuition Centres
- Structured work
- Third party involvement
- Some feedback
but
- Some children don't progress
- Lots of work at home
- Lots of travel
11 Plus Guided Courses
- Structured work provided
- No wasted time
- Help and advice on hand
but
- High parental commitment
- Cost higher than DIY
11 Plus DIY- Books
- Parents in full control
- Work can be totally tailored
- Lowest cost
but
- Difficult to plan well
- Difficult to deliver well
- Maximum parental effort