Grammar school · East of England
St Bernard's High School
- Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
- Girls
- CSSE format
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Not yet announced- Registration closes
- Not yet announced
- Registration opens
- Not yet announced
- Test
- Not yet announced
- Results
- Not yet announced
CSSE says 2028-entry dates will be published by Easter 2027.Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 19 Jun 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 12 May 2026
- Test
- 19 Sep 2026 (alternative 29 Sep)
- Results
- 12 Oct 2026
Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
The 11+ test
St Bernard's High School uses the Essex & Southend – CSSE 11+ test, set by CSSE (own test). English (incl. writing, 60 min + 10 min reading) and maths (60 min); no reasoning.
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading comprehension + creative writing | Marked out of 60 (tutoring guide) | 60 + 10 reading | Written |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS2 maths | Marked out of 60 (tutoring guide) | 60 | Written |
Sample paper
CSSE free familiarisation papers (opens in a new tab)Source: Official (consortium)