LocationColchester, Essex
PupilsGirls
TypeState grammar school
Entry points11+
Assessment11+ selection test (no interview)
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How entry to Colchester County High School works

Colchester County High School is a state grammar school, so entry at 11+ is decided by a selection test sat at the start of Year 6. Grammar schools do not interview: places are offered on test performance, and many schools also give priority by distance or catchment area.

The papers usually cover some mix of English, maths and reasoning, and the format differs from one area to the next, so preparation should match the exact test this school uses. Registration normally closes in the summer before Year 6 or early in Year 6 itself, so it is worth checking the date well ahead.

Dates and requirements change from year to year, so always check the latest details on the school’s website.

How I help children prepare for Colchester County High School

  • 1:1 online lessons matched to the exact 11+ test Colchester County High School uses, covering English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning
  • Timed practice papers, so the real test feels familiar
  • Ash’s Exam Zone app for daily practice between lessons

My Colchester County High School guide sets out the full process, the key dates, and a preparation plan, and my mock papers let children practise under real timings.

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Questions parents ask about Colchester County High School

At what age can my child join Colchester County High School?

Colchester County High School takes pupils at 11+.

What entrance assessments does Colchester County High School use?

An 11+ selection test sat in Year 6. The exact papers vary between areas, so check the school’s admissions page for the current format and registration date.

Does Colchester County High School interview?

No. As a grammar school, Colchester County High School offers places on the selection test, together with its own admission rules, such as distance or catchment area.