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King Edward VI Grammar School catchment area
Chelmsford · boys grammar school · ages 11 to 18
Admissions
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score places
score places
Intake
Boys · ages 11 to 18
11+ test
CSSE
Year 7 places
150
Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Catchment, explained
How catchment works at King Edward VI Grammar School
After the CSSE test, 120 places go to priority-area boys by score and 30 to out-of-area boys by score; distance breaks ties.
Look at the number of places in each route before using your postcode or your child's score to judge their chances.
Grammar schools near Chelmsford
Essex
Nearby options
Other grammar schools near Chelmsford
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Westcliff High School for Girls
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Westcliff High School for Boys
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16.0 miles away
St Thomas More High School
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16.1 miles away
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea · Score + location
16.6 miles away
Applying
Sitting the 11+ for King Edward VI Grammar School
1
Read the rules
Check King Edward VI Grammar School's admissions information for the current priority categories, address rules and entry year.
2
Register for the test
Find the current CSSE instructions and deadline from the school, consortium or local authority. Registration routes can differ.
3
Apply for a place
Submit your secondary school preferences by your local authority's deadline. A qualifying test result makes your child eligible; it is not an offer.
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King Edward VI Grammar School catchment, your questions answered
Does King Edward VI Grammar School have a catchment area?+
Partly. It reserves 120 of 150 places for a priority area; 30 places are open to any address on score.
How are places allocated at King Edward VI Grammar School?+
After the CSSE test, 120 places go to priority-area boys by score and 30 to out-of-area boys by score; distance breaks ties. Check the school's current admissions information before applying.
What test does my child need to take?+
King Edward VI Grammar School lists CSSE as its entrance test. Check its current registration instructions and dates before making plans.
How many Year 7 places does King Edward VI Grammar School offer?+
The published admission number in our source data is 150. Confirm the number for your child's entry year in the school's current policy.
Does passing the entrance test guarantee a place?+
No. Meeting the qualifying standard makes a child eligible for consideration. Offers then follow the school's published priority and oversubscription rules.
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Admissions details can change each year. Check King Edward VI Grammar School's published information and your local authority's current arrangements before applying. The map shows nearby schools; it does not predict an offer.