KEGS, Chelmsford — 11+ Year 7 entry & how to prepare

Chelmsford, Essex · Boys · Ofsted Outstanding (2021) · 150 Year 7 places · Attainment 8 83.3 (2025)

The test

CSSE 11+ — CSSE's own papers.

English (60 min + 10 min reading) and Maths (60 min), 50/50, age-standardised. Includes writing within the English paper. No reasoning papers. (Applied Reasoning questions were removed from the English paper from 2025 entry.)

How to apply

Register via the CSSE May–June of Year 5; test third Saturday of September. 120 of 150 places reserved for a 12.5-mile priority area.

Preparation

Official CSSE familiarisation and practice packs are the closest match to the real papers.

Common questions

What test does KEGS, Chelmsford use for Year 7 entry?

CSSE 11+ (CSSE's own papers). English (60 min + 10 min reading) and Maths (60 min), 50/50, age-standardised. Includes writing within the English paper. No reasoning papers. (Applied Reasoning questions were removed from the English paper from 2025 entry.)

How do you apply to KEGS, Chelmsford?

Register via the CSSE May–June of Year 5; test third Saturday of September. 120 of 150 places reserved for a 12.5-mile priority area.

Is preparation allowed for KEGS, Chelmsford?

Official CSSE familiarisation and practice packs are the closest match to the real papers.

School details last checked 2026-07. Always confirm on the school's own admissions page before applying.