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Grammar schools in Essex

There are 4 grammar schools in Essex. 3 are rated Outstanding and 0 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.

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Applying for a place in Essex

  • Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
  • Grammar schools select by ability, usually through the 11+ test. Registration for the test normally closes in the summer before Year 6, earlier than the main application deadline, so check each school's website.
  • You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
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Grammar schools in Essex, by town

Chelmsford

Colchester