To gain entry to the followingselective schools ONLY:

● King Edward VI Grammar School

● Colchester County High School for Girls

● Colchester Royal Grammar School

● Cecil Jones College

● Shoeburyness High School

● Southend High School for Girls

● Southend High School for Boys

● St. Bernard’s High School for Girls

● St. Thomas More High School for Boys

● Westcliff High School for Girls

● Westcliff High School for Boys

Free familiarisation papers can bedownloaded from the CSSE website

www.csse.org.uk

PRACTICE PACK ORDER FORMenclosed – see pages 13-14

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORMenclosed – see pages 11-12

11+Selective Test

Information Guide2016 Entry

Saturday 19thSeptember 2015

Contents

Checklist.............................................................................................See overleaf

Introduction/CSSE Background.......................................................................1

List of Important Dates .................................................................................... 2

Essex 11+ Selection Test Application Process – 2016 Entry....................... 3

Useful Information for Parents....................................................................... 4

Most Frequently Asked Questions............................................................ 5-6

Open Days/Evenings Summer Term 2015......................................................7

CSSE Schools – Age Range 11-18Published Admission Numbers:

King Edward VI Grammar School – Boys Grammar ................................................................8

Colchester Royal Grammar School – Boys Grammar .............................................................8

Colchester County High School for Girls – Girls Grammar .................................................8

Cecil Jones College – Mixed Comprehensive ............................................................................9

Shoeburyness High School – Mixed Comprehensive ...............................................................9

Southend High School for Boys – Boys Grammar ...................................................................9

Southend High School for Girls – Girls Grammar ...................................................................9

St. Bernard’s High School (Girls R.C. Bi-Lateral Voluntary Aided) ..............................................10

St.Thomas More High School for Boys (Boys R.C. Bi-Lateral Voluntary Aided).....................10

Westcliff High School for Boys – Boys Grammar .................................................................10

Westcliff High School for Girls – Girls Grammar .................................................................10

Supplementary Information Form ....................................................... 11-12

Order Form and Payment Form for CSSE Practice Packs ............... 13-14

ChecklistHave you completed theSupplementary Information Form(SIF) correctly? Please check thefollowing before submittingyour form.

l Child’s surname followed byfirst name.

l Correct date of birth.

l Home Local Authority – theAuthority in which you live.

l Test Centre – nominate only one ofthe CSSE schools as a test centre.

l Religious objections/exceptionalcircumstances – please notify us ifyou have a religious objection orexceptional circumstances thatprevent your child sitting the teston Saturday 19th September.

l Medical circumstances/SpecialNeeds – Please refer to the CSSEGuideline and Notification Formon the CSSE website or request byphoning the CSSE office. Anyrequest for special adjustmentsmust be made in writing by the30th June 2015.

l Privacy – only provide a sixcharacter password if youDO NOT want your child’sprimary school to know theirtest results.

l Postal forms must be signedand dated.

l Postal forms – please ensure youpay the correct postage whensending your forms. Underpaiditems will not be delivered to theCSSE office.

Forms can be completed online ORby post. Please complete only oneCSSE SIF for each child beingregistered.

CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPTOF YOUR FORM.

Postal registrations – Please enclose astamped addressed envelope withyour completed SIF. A copy of yourcompleted form will be sent to you asacknowledgement of receipt.

Online registrations – You will havethe facility to look up and print offyour submitted registration/candidate number.

Please note that by completing theCSSE Supplementary InformationForm you are registering your childto sit the CSSE 11+ Examination togain entry into the eleven CSSESchools listed in this booklet. The SIFis not an application to the schools.You can only make an application bycompleting your Home LocalAuthority Application Form.

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IntroductionWelcome to the CSSE.This CSSE booklet has been compiled to answer the most frequentlyraised questions in respect of the selective procedure.If you have a query not covered in this booklet please contactthe CSSE Office on telephone number:

01245 348257CSSE postal address:

PO Box 3087, ChelmsfordEssex CM1 3SY

Email: admin@csse.org.uk (operational from 19/5/15)Website: www.csse.org.uk

Opening Hours: (school term time only)

9am-4.30pm (Monday-Friday)

FREE ENGLISH AND MATHS FAMILIARISATION PAPERS CANBE DOWNLOADED FROM THE CSSE WEBSITE: www.csse.org.uk

THE CSSE OFFICE IS CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. ALLPRACTICE PACK ORDERS RECEIVED DURING OUR HOLIDAYCLOSURE PERIOD WILL BE PROCESSED AND DESPATCHEDWHEN THE OFFICE REOPENS.

BACKGROUNDThe CSSE was formed in 1993 as a voluntary association. The same selective test isutilised by eleven CSSE selective schools and saves children, whose parents expressa preference for more than one selective school, having to take multiple tests.

TESTINGYour child will take two separate tests, one in English and one in Mathematics.

Your child will take the tests in the selective school you as parents have nominatedas your preferred test centre. In the event of a test centre reaching its maximumcapacity for testing an alternative CSSE school test centre will be allocated by theCSSE office. We suggest you register as early as possible.

Practice material can be purchased from the CSSE office. Please see page 13 of thisguide for a practice pack order form.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Date Event

19th May 2015 CSSE SIF registration will open for2016 Entry.

June/July 2015 CSSE Schools Open Days/Evenings Summer Term 2015.

30th June 2015 Any request for special adjustments must be made inwriting by the 30th June 2015 at the latest.

31st July 2015 Absolute CSSE deadline to register onlineOR by post.

9th September 2015 Test centre information posted to all candidates by1st class post.

19th September 2015 11+ Tests take place.

29th September 2015 * Alternative test day for religious, illness or exceptionalcircumstances only.

12th October 2015 Results will be sent out by first class post to all candidateson Monday 12th October.A look up facility for test results will be available fromTuesday 13th October at 9am for candidates who haveregistered online.Please allow until Thursday 15th October for receipt ofpostal results.

Sept - end of October 2015 Parents make an application for secondary school place/s totheir Local Authority.

31st October 2015 Closing date for the return of your completed LocalAuthority Application form.

1st March 2016 National Offer Date for Local Authorities to send outsecondary school offers to parents.

* If your religion does not allow your child to take the tests on a Saturday or yourchild is ill and you can supply a Doctor’s certificate, arrangements will be made foryour child to take the test on Tuesday 29th September 2015. If you have other exceptionalcircumstances please contact the CSSE office to discuss. Evidence will be required.

How do I Apply for a Place at aCSSE School?To apply for a place at a CSSE School foryour child you must name the school as oneof your preferences on your Local AuthorityCommon Application Form and registeryour child to sit the 11+ tests by completingthe CSSE's Supplementary InformationForm. Please make every effort to ensureyour child’s personal details are the same onboth forms. If you change your addressbefore completing your Local Authorityform, please notify the CSSE Office inwriting.

Naming your Selective SchoolPreferences on the CommonApplication Form.Your Local Authority Common ApplicationForm and Guidance Notes will be available toall parents of Year 6 children in September2015. All CSSE Schools that you wish to applyfor must be named as preferences on thisform. This form must be returned to yourHome Local Authority.

The Secondary Schools Admission bookletfor 2016 Entry is available to download fromyour Local Authority’s website or byrequesting a copy to be posted to you.

Stating a Preference on the LocalAuthority Common Application Formis the only way of Applying for aPlace at a CSSE School.Application for places must be made on yourLocal Authority Common Application Form.Completing only the test registration formdoes not constitute a valid application for aplace at a CSSE School. Parents must use theCommon Application Form of the LocalAuthority in which they live, even if theschools that they name as preferences on theform are in a different Authority.

Date for the Return of your LocalAuthority Application Form.The 31st October 2015 is the date for thereturn of Common Application Forms to theEssex Local Authority and to the SouthendLocal Authority. There can be penalties forlate application imposed by Local Authorities,so please ensure that your form is returned ontime. If you live in a different Local Authoritythen you should adhere to that Authority’sdeadline for the return of your CommonApplication Form.

1. Below are the addresses for the Essex andSouthend Authorities:

School AdmissionsEssex County CouncilP.O. Box 4261 Chelmsford CM1 1GSTel: 0845 6032200Email: admissions@essex.gov.ukWebsite: www.essex.gov.uk/admissions

Schools Admissions TeamSouthend Borough CouncilCivic CentreVictoria AvenueSouthend-on-Sea SS2 6ERTel: 01702 212934Email: admissions@southend.gov.ukWebsite: www.southend.gov.uk/admissions

2. The CSSE Office, which supplies thisbooklet can be contacted to answer queriesabout 11+ registration. If you are registeringby post your child’s Test Registration Form(page 11 and 12 in this booklet) must bereturned to the CSSE office at the followingaddress:CSSEAdministrative Office,P.O. Box 3087, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3SYTelephone: (01245) 348257Fax: (01245) 350522Website: www.csse.org.ukEmail: admin@csse.org.uk(not operational until 19th May 2015)

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Registering Your Child to Sit the11+ Tests.From 19th May 2015 parents can complete theregistration form online or on paper. Onlineregistration is provided via our websitecsse.org.uk. Alternatively, please complete theform on pages 11 and 12 of this booklet andreturn it to the CSSE Office (address onpage 1).

The absolute deadline to register yoursupplementary information form online ORby post is 31st July 2015.

Information that you will receive fromthe CSSE Office.Parents who have completed a validSupplementary Information Form will receivecommunications from the CSSE Office asdetailed below.

Confirmation that the Office hasreceived your child's test centreregistration form.If you have applied by post, confirmation willbe posted to you. Please supply a stamped self-addressed envelope with your CSSERegistration Form, and ensure you have affixedthe correct postage, underpaid items will NOTbe delivered to the CSSE office. Please emailthe CSSE Office: admin@csse.org.uk if you donot receive confirmation within ten workingdays.

If you have applied online you will have thefacility to look up and print off your submittedregistration. Your candidate number will beshown on your child’s registration record.

Information that you need on the 11+test day.On Wednesday 9th September 2015, a CSSEletter will be posted to you by 1st class mailconfirming where you should take your childfor the selection test on Saturday 19thSeptember 2015 and at what time you shouldarrive. In some cases a school may need to havemore than one sitting to accommodate thenumber of candidates. In the event of a testcentre reaching its maximum capacity fortesting an alternative CSSE school test centrewill be allocated by the CSSE office. Wesuggest you register as early as possible. Sincewe are unable to confirm whether morning orafternoon sittings have been allocated, you areasked to keep the whole day free.

We are unable to alter test sittings once theyhave been allocated. If you have exceptionalcircumstances that prevent you from attendingyour confirmed sitting please contact the CSSEimmediately.

11+ Test Results.Test results will be sent by first class post to allcandidates on the 12th October 2015.Accompanying the 11+ test results will be aguidance sheet detailing the likely 11+ score/syour child will need to attain to gain a place atthe individual CSSE Schools.

A look up facility for test results will beavailable from the 13th October from 9am forcandidates who have registered online. Pleaseallow until Thursday 15th October 2015 forreceipt of postal results before contacting theCSSE office.

Place Offers will be sent to you by yourLocal Authority.

March 1st 2016 is National Offer Daywhen all Local Authorities are required toinform parents of the outcome of theirapplications to secondary schools. Anyquestions that you may have should beaddressed to your Local Authority.

How old should my child bewhen he/she sits the test?

A – The test is normally available to children registered inyear 6 from September 2015 and who are aged 11years but under 12 years on the 31st August 2016.Your child's date of birth should fall between 1stSeptember 2004 and 31st August 2005. Many childrenwill be 10 when he/she sits the tests but they should be11 by the time they start secondary school.

Should my child sit the testseven if I don’t intend to namea Selective School on the LocalAuthority form?

A – No. The purpose of the tests is to gain entry into oneof the CSSE schools.

What if my child is less than11 years old on 31st August2016 and I want him/her to sitthe test?

A – The CSSE does not encourage early entry other thanin exceptional circumstances. The decision to allow apupil to take the 11+ examination early lies with theadmissions committees of the school/s for which aparent expresses a preference. Under-age pupils arethose who would be less than 11 years old on 31stAugust 2016 and must be registered in Year 6 at thetime of sitting the test. Please contact the CSSE forfurther details on "under-age" entry arrangements.

What are the tests?A – Candidates will sit two tests. One in English and one

in Mathematics. The English paper will last sixtyminutes with ten minutes additional reading time. TheMathematics paper will last sixty minutes. The finalscores for the individual papers are mathematicallystandardised and ‘weighted’, each being worth 50% ofthe marks. Tests are not age standardised.

When do the tests take place?A – The tests will take place on Saturday 19th

September 2015. If your religion does not allow yourchild to take them on a Saturday or your child is illand you can supply a Doctor’s certificate,arrangements will be made for your child to take thetests on Tuesday 29th September 2015. If you haveother exceptional circumstances please contact theCSSE office to discuss.

Will my child have theopportunity to takepractice papers?

A – Your child's present school may help you with this, butremember that children only need a limited amount ofpractice to familiarise themselves with the types of questionsand timing. The Mathematics and English tests will be basedon Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Suitablepractice material is available commercially from majorbooksellers. However, please note that these are tests basedat a similar level but are not of the same format as the 11+papers. Please refer to our website www.csse.org.uk for freefamiliarisation papers that you can download. Other practicematerial can be purchased from the CSSE office. Please seepage 13 of this guide for a practice pack order form.

Where does my child takethe tests?

A – Your child will usually take the tests in the selective schoolyou have nominated for the test. In the event of a test centrereaching its maximum capacity for testing an alternativeCSSE school test centre will be allocated by the CSSEoffice. We suggest you register as early as possible.Important: Once your nominated test centre has beenconfirmed we will be unable to alter it. Your child willtake the tests either in a large hall or classroom. There willbe adults in charge of each room overseeing the conduct ofthe tests who will answer any questions the candidates havebefore the tests start. It is important to arrive in time foryour child to be shown where the toilets are and for him/herto settle into the test room well before the tests begin.

What happens if something elseoccurs near (or on) the day of thetest which prevents my childperforming at their best?

A – When you present your child for the test it is expected thatyou are satisfied that there are no other circumstances thathave occurred that will prevent him/her from performing totheir best. If anything has occurred that you know mayaffect their performance you must advise the test centre priorto the test being taken.

What happens if we havedifficulty getting to thetest centre?

A – Please ensure you plan your journey to your child’s testcentre and allow sufficient time to get there. There will becongestion on the roads, particularly near the test centres andyou are advised to listen to the weather and traffic reports onEssex Radio, BBC Essex or BBC Suffolk prior to startingyour journey. Cancellation of the tests due to atrociousweather conditions will also be announced on these radiostations. If the bad weather conditions are local to you,telephone the CSSE Office. In all other circumstances youshould telephone the school where you are taking the testfor advice.

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What should my child bringwith them to the test centre?

A – Your child need only bring a pen, pencil, ruler anderaser. Your child does not need to wear schooluniform. Please note that the use of dictionaries,electronic calculators of any description(including calculator watches) is not permitted.Please do not allow your child to bring them tothe examination. Mobile phones should not bebrought to test centres by children.

Drinks and snacks are not permitted during the testsunless you have notified us in writing of a specificmedical condition. Refreshment break arrangementswill be confirmed with your test centre letter.

What happens if my child isill on the day of the test?

A – If you are at all uncertain about your child’s healthon the day of the test please withdraw your childby contacting the test centre direct. Subject toconfirmation from your doctor, we will arrangefor the test to be taken on an alternative date.

Questions in relation toPreference/Admissions/Appeals

What advice would you giveabout the order that I put mypreferences on the LocalAuthority Form?

A – Our advice is that you should list your chosenschools in your true order of preference. If your firstchoice is one of the CSSE Schools then you shouldput it first on your list. This will not prejudice yourapplication to the other schools in your list ofpreferences.

Will the Local Authority offermy child one school placeonly or offers at all my chosenschools for which my childhas met the AdmissionsCriteria?

A – The Local Authority will only offer your child oneschool place. This will be the highest placed schoolin your list of preferences for which your child meetsthe Admissions Criteria. You will not be offeredadditional places at the other schools lower on yourlist, even if your child meets their AdmissionsCriteria.

If your child does well enough in the 11+ tests to beoffered a place at one of your chosen CSSE Schoolsand you have placed this school as your firstpreference then a place will be offered to him/her atthat school. If, however, you place another schoolabove the CSSE School and your child meets theAdmission Criteria for this other school, then theLocal Authority will offer your child a place at theother school.

What happens if my Childdoes not meet the AdmissionsCriteria for my FirstPreference School?

A – If your child does not meet the Admissions Criteriaof your first preference school then your secondpreference moves up the list and is treated as yournew "first preference" by the Local Authority. TheLocal Authority will apply this school's AdmissionCriteria and decide whether or not your child meetsthem and should be offered a place.

Can I name more than oneCSSE School on my LocalAuthority CommonApplication Form?

A – Yes, you can name as many CSSE Schools as youlike, as long as you do not exceed the number ofpreferences allowed by your Local Authority.

Can I appeal against thedecision to refuse my childa place at one of my chosenschools?

A – Information about how to appeal against a refusal ofa school place will be sent to you by your LocalAuthority when you receive your secondary schooloffer in March 2016.

Where any applicant has not been admitted to apreferred school, any parental appeal will be heardby an independent appeal panel established for thatschool.

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OPEN DAYS/EVENINGS SUMMER TERM 2015Opportunities for Year 5 Pupils & Parents to visit CSSE Schools(For marked events * it is essential that you contact the school to make an appointment: further details are available on the school websites)

Cecil JonesCollege

Executive Headteacher: Mrs. B.WilliamsEastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,Essex SS2 4BU. Tel: 01702 440000Website: www.ceciljones.net

10th June 2015*5pm-6pm

Colchester CountyHigh School for Girls

Headteacher: Mrs. G. E. MarshallNorman Way, Colchester,Essex CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973Website: www.cchsg.com

7th July-10th July 2015*9am-11.45am & 1pm-2.30pm

Headteacher’s talk 13th July*6pm and 7.30pm

Colchester RoyalGrammar School

Headteacher: Mr. K. L. JenkinsonLexden Road, Colchester,Essex CO3 3ND. Tel: 01206 509100Website: www.crgs.co.uk

30th June 20156.30pm-9pm

King Edward VIGrammar School

Headteacher: Mr.T. CarterBroomfield Road, Chelmsford,Essex CM1 3SX. Tel: 01245 353510Website: www.kegs.org.uk

Tours:29th June-5th July 2015*

St Bernard’s HighSchool (Girls)

Headteacher: Mrs. P. M. BarronMilton Road,Westcliff on Sea,Essex SS0 7JS. Tel: 01702 343583Website: www.stbernards.southend.sch.uk

8th July 20156pm-9pm

St Thomas MoreHigh School (Boys)

Headteacher: Mrs. G. AckredKenilworth Gardens,Westcliff on Sea,Essex SS0 0BW. Tel: 01702 344933Website: www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk

9th July 20156pm-9pm

ShoeburynessHigh School

Headteacher: Mr. M. SchofieldCaulfield Road, Shoeburyness,Essex SS3 9LL. Tel: 01702 292286Website: www.shoeburynesshigh.co.uk

17th June 20156pm-7.30pm

Southend HighSchool for Boys

Headteacher: Robin M. BevanPrittlewell Chase, Southend on Sea,Essex SS0 0RG. Tel: 01702 606200Website: www.shsb.org.uk

25th June 20154.30pm-8pm

Southend HighSchool for Girls

Headteacher: Ms. F. J. BrierleySouthchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea,Essex SS2 4UZ. Tel: 01702 588852Website: www.shsg.org

8th July 20155.30pm-8pm

Open Day Visits: 9th & 10th July 20159.30am-11am. Head’s Talk: 10.30am

Westcliff High Schoolfor Boys

Headmaster: Mr M A Skelly M.A.Kenilworth Gardens,Westcliff on Sea,Essex SS0 0BP. Tel: 01702 475443Website: www.whsb.essex.sch.uk

23rd & 24th June 20156pm-8.45pm

Westcliff High Schoolfor Girls

Headteacher: Dr. Paul HaymanKenilworth Gardens,Westcliff on Sea,Essex SS0 0BS. Tel: 01702 476026Website: www.whsg.info

14th July 20155.45pm -9pm

Headteacher’s talk 6pm, 7pm & 8pm

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CSSE SCHOOLSPlease contact the schools direct for a current prospectus and admissions policy.

King Edward VI Grammar SchoolHeadteacher: Mr. T. Carter

Broomfield RoadChelmsfordEssex CM1 3SXTel: 01245 353510Fax: 01245 344741Website: www.kegs.org.uk / www.kegsprospectus.org.ukE-mail: office@kegs.org.ukSchool Number: 881 5411

“Our core purpose is to nurture all of our students as uniquely talented individuals andprincipled global citizens, maximising their academic outcomes, the scope of their personaldevelopment and their capacity to be independent, autonomous learners.”– King Edward VI Grammar School

Published Admission Number for 2016

150

Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolHeadteacher: Mr. K. L. Jenkinson

Lexden RoadColchesterEssex CO3 3ND Tel: 01206 509100Fax: 01206 509101Website: www.crgs.co.ukE-mail: info@crgs.co.ukSchool Number: 881 5443

“Colchester Royal Grammar School is committed to providing a first-class education for its pupils, and aims atexcellence in all that it does. High standards and expectations shall permeate every aspect of school life and beevident in the achievement, behaviour, attitude and appearance of its pupils.”– Colchester Royal Grammar School

Published Admission Number for 2016

120

Faith is the Crown of Life

Colchester County High School for GirlsHeadteacher: Mrs. G. E. Marshall

Norman WayColchesterEssex CO3 3USTel: 01206-576973Fax: 01206-769302Website: www.cchsg.comE-mail: office@colchestergirls.essex.sch.ukSchool Number: 881 5454

“The students say they feel safe and supported, both by the school and by each other.The school had balanced study, social development and student happiness extremely well.”– OFSTED Report, January 2009

Wisdom Giveth Life

Published Admission Number for 2016

160

Cecil Jones CollegeExecutive Headteacher: Mrs. B. Williams

Eastern AvenueSouthend-on-SeaEssex SS2 4BUTel: 01702-440000Fax: 01702-463724Website: www.ceciljones.netE-mail: enquiries@ceciljones.netCollege Number: 882 5452

“Cecil Jones is a forward looking and vibrant learning community with specialist Business and Enterprise status.We provide an environment where good relationships and broad experiences allow each individual to develop theirparticular talents.” – Cecil Jones College

Published Admission Number for 2016

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Shoeburyness High School A Community AcademyHeadteacher: Mr. M. Schofield

Caulfield RoadShoeburynessEssex SS3 9LLTel: 01702-292286Fax: 01702-292333Website: www.shoeburynesshigh.co.ukE-mail: schooloffice@shoeburyness.southend.sch.ukSchool Number: 882 4034

“Our school is a learning community which values all individualsand celebrates the contribution they make towards the achievement of excellence.” – Shoeburyness High School

Published Admission Number for 2016

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Striving for Excellence

Specialising inBusiness and Enterprise

Southend High School for BoysHeadteacher: Robin M. Bevan

Prittlewell ChaseSouthend on SeaEssex SS0 0RGTel: 01702 606200Fax: 01702 300028E-mail: enquiries@shsb.org.ukWebsite: www.shsb.org.ukSchool Number: 882 5446

“Attitudes to learning and relationships between staff and students are exemplary. Parents, staff and students are allextremely positive about all aspects of the school. Students talk about their school with pride and describe the careand commitment of staff in helping them achieve well. Students thrive in lessons because teachers have very highexpectations. Students excel academically, but also contribute extremely well to society.”– “Outstanding” OFSTED Report 2015

Published Admission Number for 2016

150

Southend High School for GirlsHeadteacher: Ms. F. J. Brierley

Southchurch BoulevardSouthend-on-SeaEssex SS2 4UZTel: 01702-588852Fax: 01702-587181Website: www.shsg.orgE-mail: office@shsg.orgSchool Number: 882 5428

“In December 2011, Ofsted found SHSG ‘OUTSTANDING in all aspects of its work’. Our aim is that the girls lovelearning and achieve highly. Teaching is innovative and challenging, in an environment conducive to learning.GCSE and A level results are excellent and beyond these there is an extraordinary range of extra-curricularactivities, including sport at national level. We expect that the girls will contribute positively to the schoolcommunity and work well with others.” – Southend High School for Girls “Outstanding” OFSTED 2011

Published Admission Number for 2016

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St. Thomas More High School (Boys)Headteacher: Mrs. G. Ackred

Kenilworth GardensWestcliff on SeaEssex SS0 0BWTel: 01702-344933Fax: 01702-436990Website: www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.ukE-mail: admissions@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.ukSchool Number: 882 5447A Catholic School in the Brentwood Diocese“The fundamental purpose of the school today is to provide the verybest education for all of our pupils so that boys, and in the Sixth Form,boys and girls, can become confident young men and women who arespiritually, culturally and socially fulfilled and achieve their full potential”– St. Thomas More High School

Westcliff High School for BoysHeadmaster: Mr M A Skelly, M.A.

Kenilworth GardensWestcliff on SeaEssex SS0 0BPTel: 01702-475443Fax: 01702-470495E-mail: office@whsb.essex.sch.ukSchool Number: 882 5401

“Westcliff enjoys the distinctive record of having been designated ‘outstandingly successful’ by OFSTED on fouroccasions. But we have not achieved this by a narrow focus on examination results. Those matter and are excellentbut our concern for the broader personal, cultural and moral development of young people is what defines theSchool. These things are reflected in our daily life.”– Westcliff High School for Boys

Westcliff High School for GirlsHeadteacher: Dr. Paul Hayman

Kenilworth GardensWestcliff on SeaEssex SS0 0BSTel: 01702-476026Fax: 01702-471328Website: www.whsg.infoSchool Number: 882 5423

“In this outstanding school, students achieve both academic excellence and develop exceptional personal qualitiesso that when they leave the girls are confident, responsible and compassionate citizens.”“Students get on very well together, they value the diversity that students from minority ethnic backgrounds bring tothe school and consequently the school is a safe and harmonious community.”– OFSTED 2010

God’s Servant First

Published Admission Number for 2016

30

By Faith and Perseverance

Published Admission Number for 2016

154

By Fidelity and Fortitude

Published Admission Number for 2016

184

If St.Thomas More High School is one of yourchoices, you must complete the school’s own

Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to enable theGoverning Body to apply its admissions criteria.This

will be available on the Open Evening or can bedownloaded from our website.

St. Bernard’s High School (Girls)A Catholic Academy for Arts and ScienceHeadteacher: Mrs. P. M. Barron

Milton RoadWestcliff on SeaEssex SS0 7JSTel: 01702-343583Fax: 01702-390201E-mail: head@stbernards.southend.sch.ukSchool Number: 882 5465

“St. Bernard’s High School is a Catholic learning community committed to providing a broad and balancedcurriculum enabling students to become confident well-educated and responsible young adults.We set, expect and maintain high standards in all that we do.” – St. Bernard’s High School

Published Admission Number for 2016

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CSSE MEMBERS

King Edward VI Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolSouthend High School for Girls, Southend High School for Boys, Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff High School for Boys

St. Bernard’s High School for Girls, St. Thomas More High School for Boys, Cecil Jones College, Shoeburyness High School

CSSE Administrative Office, P.O. Box 3087,Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3SY

Telephone: (01245) 348257 Fax: (01245) 350522Website: www.csse.org.uk

Selective Schools’ Secretary: Mrs. G. Coe

CSSE Supplementary Information Form to Register a Child for the Essex 11+Test for Admission to the following Schools in September 2016:

King Edward VI Grammar School (Boys)Colchester County High School for Girls Colchester Royal Grammar School (Boys)Southend High School for Girls Southend High School for BoysWestcliff High School for Girls Westcliff High School for Boys

…and for selective places at:Cecil Jones College (mixed) Shoeburyness High School (mixed)St. Bernard’s High School (Girls)* St.Thomas More High School (Boys)**(In addition to this SIF St. Bernard’s own Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must *(In addition to this SIF St.Thomas More’s own Supplementary Information Form (SIF)also be completed.You can obtain their SIF direct from the school.) must also be completed.You can obtain their SIF direct from the school.)

The CSSE organises the selection tests for admission to the above schools. If you intend tochoose one or more of these schools as preferences on your Local Authority Application Form,it is essential that you also complete this registration form and return it to the CSSE Office by31st July 2015. Forms received after this date will not be accepted. The main test date isSaturday 19th September 2015.

We strongly recommend that you refer to the free familiarisation papers on the CSSE website.

Details of the Child who will sit the 11+ Tests: (Please complete in block capitals.)Child’s Surname: __________________________ First Name Only:___________________________

Date of Birth: ____________________________ Gender: Boy/Girl___________________________

Home Address for correspondence:_____________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________ Post Code: _______________________

Name of Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________________________

Telephone Number (daytime): ________________________ (home): _________________________

Name and Address of current Primary School: ____________________________________________

_________________________________________________ Post Code: _______________________

The name of your Home Local Authority through which you will apply for a secondary schoolplace for your child. (This is the Local Authority from whom you will receive information in relationto applying for Secondary School Places.)

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Please ensure you have read the guide prior to completing this form. This form must bereturned to the CSSE office.

For Office use only: Candidate No:

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Details connected with your child sitting the tests:1. At which ONE of the CSSE named schools listed on page 11 do you wish your child to sit the tests? (Please

write the full name of the school in the space provided.) In the case of a single sex school, please select aschool that admits children of the same gender as your child. In the event of a CSSE school reaching itsmaximum capacity for testing, your child will be allocated an alternative test centre by the CSSE.

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Test centres and test sessions cannot be changed at a later date. If you wish to withdraw your childfrom sitting the 11+ tests please inform the CSSE office in writing and advise your Local Authority of anychanges to your preferences if you have submitted CSSE school choices.

2. Do you have religious objections or exceptional circumstances that prevent your child sitting the tests ona Saturday? Please indicate below. Evidence will be required.

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3. Does your child have any medical circumstances, statement or other special needs, that will requirespecific arrangements to be made for the day of the tests? For example, wheelchair access, enlarged typepapers, supervision support etc. If so please indicate briefly the nature of your child’s particular needs.You should also complete the Notification form which can be downloaded from our website orrequested from the CSSE office, and send it to the CSSE office with relevant evidence.A copy of our special needs guideline can be downloaded from the CSSE website www.csse.org.uk or canbe requested from the CSSE office. Any consideration for special adjustments must be made in writingby 30th June 2015 at the latest.Adjustments will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act (2010), under theregulations governing School Admissions, and with reference to independent specialist advisers whosedecision will be binding on the CSSE and the candidates.

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DATA WILL BE STORED ON PAPER AND COMPUTER FILES.Where information is provided to the CSSE on this form by one parent it will normally be shared,on request, with the other parent of the named child. If there are legal reasons for not doing so theCSSE must be informed in writing. The CSSE will require the parent requesting information toprove their identity before releasing information to them.

The completion of this form does not constitute an application to the school you have named above asyour child’s test centre or any of the CSSE Schools. Parents can apply for school places only by namingthem as preferences on their Local Authority Common Application Form. A place can be offered to yourchild only through the process of application described in your Local Authority’s booklet. The aboveschools, in common with all state schools, make offers of places through the co-ordinated admissionssystem managed by the Local Authorities.

I confirm I have read the CSSE Information Guide. The information supplied above is accurate to thebest of my knowledge. I understand that in order to apply I must name the CSSE Schools of my choiceas preferences on my Local Authority Common Application Form.

Signature of Parent: _______________________________ Date: _________________________

FOR POSTAL REGISTRATIONS ONLY, PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSEDENVELOPE TO RECEIVE CONFIRMATION THAT THE CSSE OFFICE HAS RECEIVEDYOUR 11+ REGISTRATION FORM. RETURN THIS FORM TO THE ADDRESS ATTHE TOP OF PAGE 11 (NOT TO YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY) BY 31ST JULY 2015.

For Office use only:

PRIMARY SCHOOL NOTIFICATION – ONLY COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOURCHILD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL TO BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR TEST RESULTS.Primary schools have requested details of 11+ test candidates and results pertaining to their pupils.In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 we will share this information. If you DO NOT want your child’scurrent school to be given this information, please provide a six character password.

You must quote this password if you wish to discuss your registration over the telephone.

Password

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ORDER FORM FOR CSSE PRACTICE PACKS

PACKS AVAILABLE QUANTITY TOTAL COSTPRICE PER PACKincludes UK postage

OPTION 1 (2 papers)Actual English and Maths papers sat for 2015 Entry.

OPTION 2 (2 papers)Actual English and Maths papers sat for 2014 Entry.

£15.00†

£11.00†

CSSE MEMBERS

King Edward VI Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolSouthend High School for Girls, Southend High School for Boys, Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff High School for Boys

St. Bernard’s High School for Girls, St. Thomas More High School for Boys, Cecil Jones College, Shoeburyness High School

PLEASE SUPPLY THE NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT THE PRACTICE PAPERS SENT.(If paying by card the delivery address must be the same as the cardholder’s address.)

Please complete in block capitals.

Contact Name: ..............................................................................................................................

Address: ........................................................................................................................................

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Post Code: .....................................................................................................................................

Telephone No. (in case of query):..................................................................................................

Please be advised that the CSSE Office is closed during School Holidays.

† An additional 1.85% surcharge will be added to your order if you pay by credit card.Option 1 will cost £15.28Option 2 will cost £11.20There is no additional charge if you pay with a debit card.

Practice pack price includes postage and packing within the UK.

OVERSEAS POSTAGE IS ADDITIONAL:£3.00 EUROPE£10.00 OUTSIDE EUROPE

Please add this cost to your payment if you want us to send your order overseas.

Please see Page 2 for methods of payment.

What type of card are you using? DEBIT CARD/CREDIT CARD (please delete as appropriate).

An additional 1.85% surcharge will be added to your order by the CSSE Office if you pay bycredit card. There is no additional charge if you pay with a debit card.

Start date shown on card: Card security code: *

Expiry date shown on card: Issue No (where applicable):

* The card security code is the last three numbers on the magnetic strip located on the back of your card.

Card number:

Card provider:...........................................................................................(We are unable to accept payment by American Express.)

Name as shown on card (block capitals please):..............................................................................................

Cardholder’s address including full postcode: ..................................................................................................

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Telephone Number:.............................................. Cardholder’s signature: ......................................................

THE CSSE ORDER FORMFOR CSSE PRACTICE PACKS PAYMENT FORM

Please send your order form and payment to: CSSE OfficePO Box 3087ChelmsfordEssex CM1 3SY

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the CSSE Office isclosed during all school holidays.

We accept debit and credit cards.

We do not accept payment by BACS orthrough internet banking.

Cheques must be drawn on a UK bank andpayable in sterling only.Please make cheques out for the total amount ofyour order including the cost of overseas postageif appropriate.Cheques should be made payable to CSSE andsent with your order form to the address above.

Method One:Payment by Cheque or Postal Order

An additional 1.85% surcharge will be added toyour order by the CSSE Office if you pay bycredit card. There is no additional charge if youpay with a cheque or debit card.Please complete the following payment detailsand send this with your order form to theabove address.

Method Two:Payment by debit card or credit card

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