Colchester County High School for Girls

Admissions Information

Year 5 – Open Week Tours 2025

For 11+ entrants and parents. Entry to Year 7 in Sept 2026.

We invite prospective students and parents/carers to find out more about CCHSG by visiting the school for a tour during our Open Week from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July 2025. Booking is essential see https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKGN

Places at CCHSG are applied for through the Local Education Authority and allocated to students based on performance in the 11+ selection test.

The purpose of the 11+ test is to enable grammar schools to identify students who have the potential to thrive in an environment which provides a highly academic curriculum, which also has depth and breadth, and offers a range of challenging pursuits. We do not charge fees and the school is committed to fair access for disadvantaged students.

A full copy of the CCHSG Admissions Policy is available here.

The 11+ test for admission in September 2026 will take place in September 2025. CCHSG is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex www.csse.org.uk

Registration for the test is via the CSSE website for schools within the CSSE and opens for a limited period in May/June 2025.

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On this Thank a Teacher Day, Dr Parrott, Mrs Frost and Mrs Marshall wanted to express their gratitude to every member of CCHSG teaching and support staff, for all that they do. Every day, staff go above and beyond to create an environment where students can learn, thrive, and reach their full potential both in the classroom and through all the extra-curricular opportunities that are made available. There were treats for everyone in the staffroom at break today. ... See MoreSee Less

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