- Berkshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex
Our live online 11 Plus programme supports Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils across Writtle and nearby Chelmsford villages, including CM1 3, CM1 4, CM1 7, CM2 and CM4. Lessons follow the CSSE 11 Plus format, preparing children for the two-paper English and Mathematics examination accepted by ten Grammar Schools across Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea.
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Preparing for Grammar School entry, Year 3 to Year 5 pupils in Writtle and the surrounding communities can join our live 11 Plus programme by Adnan Khan Tutoring. We serve families across Roxwell, Newney Green, Highwood, Margaretting, Edney Common, Broomfield, Springfield, Hylands and the CM1 3, CM1 4, CM1 7, CM2 8 and CM4 postcode areas, helping children work towards places at King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS), as well as other CSSE member schools.
Delivering every lesson live online, we help Writtle families save travel time and make 11 Plus preparation easier to fit around school, extracurricular activities and everyday family life.
Why Writtle Families Start Looking for 11 Plus Support
Parents in Writtle and the nearby Chelmsford villages often begin considering structured 11 Plus tuition when they realise how competitive entry into the Grammar School is. They recognise one or more of the following:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Writtle Families
For families in this village, the opportunity to target two of Essex’s most prestigious state schools is very real. But so is the competition. Grammar School places in Chelmsford are among the most sought-after in the county, and structured preparation from an early stage makes a substantial difference.
Admission to King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) includes 150 places annually, with 120 prioritised for boys residing within 12.5 miles of the school, covering Great Baddow and the surrounding CM2 postcode area. Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a selective, non-denominational academy with a published intake of 180 Year 7 students in 2027.
For the students starting Year 7 at KEGS in September 2025, the lowest score obtained by an ‘in-area applicant ‘ who was neither in receipt of the Pupil Premium payment nor classified as a looked-after child was 354 (rounded to the nearest whole number).
According to King Edward VI Grammar School, you must achieve a qualifying final standardised score of at least 330. CCHS operates a separate entrance test, administered by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), with its own registration process and admissions criteria.
These figures, and the strength of competition for places at both Chelmsford Grammar Schools, explain why so many Writtle families start structured 11 Plus preparation well ahead of Year 6 and seek expert support to give their child the best possible chance.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Writtle
Children in Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 from Writtle, Roxwell, Newney Green, Highwood, Edney Common, Margaretting, Great Oxney Green, Little Oxney Green, and Loves Green. Chignall St James benefits from Adnan Khan’s tutoring and support across the CM1 3, CM1 4, CM1 7, CM2, and CM4 postcode areas. Many of our pupils attend Writtle Infant School, Writtle Junior School and other nearby primary schools.
Beyond Writtle, we provide separate online 11 Plus preparation pathways for families in Great Baddow, Chelmsford and neighbouring CM1 villages across the wider Chelmsford area.
Many of these children are in Years 3, 4, or 5 and are working towards selective entry at King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS), Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) in Chelmsford, and other CSSE member schools.
For September 2027 entry, CSSE registration has now closed. Parents who missed the window should contact Essex County Council directly for information on late registration options and next steps. The CSSE exam takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with results in mid-October 2026. Families applying to CCHS should check the CCHS admissions page for its separate test dates and registration details.
Late-entry Grammar School preparation is available for Writtle students through our comprehensive 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition, helping children prepare with confidence.
How a Writtle Student Improved Their 11 Plus Preparation
Preparing for the CSSE examination, one Writtle pupil began our programme in Year 4. While confident with everyday Maths, the initial assessment identified weaknesses in extended writing and analytical comprehension. Through 18 months of structured weekly lessons, regular practice tasks and full mock examinations, the child developed the skills and confidence to perform strongly in both English and Maths.
11 Plus Maths
Lasting one hour, the CSSE 11 Plus Maths paper tests KS2 areas including number, measurement, geometry, statistics and algebraic reasoning. As it is a written paper rather than a multiple-choice assessment, children need to demonstrate their working clearly so that both accuracy and method can be rewarded. Our tutors teach pupils to approach multi-step questions systematically, adapt to unfamiliar scenarios, manage their time across the paper and check their answers carefully from the first session onwards. Additional information is available on our 11 Plus preparation page.
11 Plus English
Children preparing for the CSSE 11 Plus complete a 60-minute written English paper, with an additional 10 minutes allocated for reading. The assessment includes reading comprehension and creative writing, requiring extended written responses rather than multiple-choice options. Our online English programme builds confidence in comprehension, inference, writing structure, grammar and vocabulary through regular timed exercises.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Writtle Families
Our 11 Plus preparation programme for families in Writtle and across CM1 is structured around each child’s individual starting point, their target schools and the specific demands of the CSSE written papers. It includes:
Preparation begins with a clear focus on the CSSE written examination format and question styles, while also covering the CCHS entrance test where applicable, ensuring every lesson is relevant and exam-focused.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Built on decades of educational experience, Adnan Khan Tutoring has served students since 2000 under the leadership of Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and teacher trainer. You can read more about our teaching approach on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
We provide Essex families with a structured 11 Plus programme that fully prepares children for the CSSE English and Mathematics written papers and, where needed, additional preparation for the CCHS entrance test. Our lessons mirror the extended writing tasks, question styles and timed conditions used in the entrance exams for King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls.
Backed by his academic work with Buckinghamshire New University, Adnan Khan draws on his extensive educational experience to support high-quality teaching practices across our tuition programme.
Honest parent testimonials can be found on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, with families sharing their experiences and the progress their children have made during their 11 Plus preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Writtle, Chelmsford?
Children in Years 3 to 5 from Writtle and nearby CM1 villages benefit from Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus lessons. The programme is carefully structured around the CSSE entrance exam, with additional preparation for the CCHS entrance test where required.
Which Grammar Schools can children from Writtle apply to?
Writtle falls within the priority area for both Chelmsford Grammar Schools. Boys can apply to King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS), which admits 150 boys per year with 120 priority places for applicants within 12.5 miles. Girls can apply to Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS), which runs its own separate entrance test. Children may also apply to any other CSSE member school across Essex using the same single CSSE test result.
What does the Essex CSSE 11 Plus exam include?
The CSSE 11 Plus consists of two written papers sat on the same day: an English paper (60 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time) covering reading comprehension and creative writing, and a Mathematics paper (60 minutes) covering KS2 content. There is no Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning element, and all answers are written responses — not multiple choice. Scores are age-standardised, and a combined minimum of 303 is required for eligibility at most CSSE schools.
Is Chelmsford County High School for Girls part of the CSSE?
No. Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) is not a member of the CSSE and runs its own separate entrance test provided by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE). Girls applying to both CCHS and a CSSE Grammar School will need to sit two separate tests on different dates. Parents should check the CCHS website directly for registration deadlines and test day information.
When should a child in Writtle start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4. The CSSE written papers require strong extended writing skills and mathematical reasoning that take time to develop well.
What are the key dates for the Essex CSSE 11 Plus for 2027 Grammar School entry?
CSSE registration opened on 12 May 2026 and closed on 19 June 2026. The CSSE exam is scheduled for Saturday, 19 September 2026. Results are released in mid-October 2026. The Common Application Form must be submitted to Essex County Council by 31 October 2026. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time teaching and immediate feedback deliver the same quality and depth of preparation as face-to-face tuition. Our programme prepares Writtle and CM1 children for the CSSE written papers and CCHS entrance test without travelling to Chelmsford, with regular homework and full-time mock exams.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Prepare with Confidence for the 11 Plus in Writtle
Preparing for entry to Essex Grammar School is easier with expert support and a structured learning plan. Our live online programme for Writtle and CM1 families develops written English, mathematical reasoning and exam confidence for children aiming for KEGS, CCHS and other CSSE Grammar Schools.
