King Edward VI Grammar School Chelmsford
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefClassAce score intelligence
These are estimates based on community intelligence, historical patterns, and available evidence. They are not official school figures and actual values may vary.
Competition trend intelligence
Legacy admissions context describes the 11+ score picture as stable, but KEGS does not publish annual offer-score series in the supplied sources.
ClassAce estimate, not official data
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
Official FAQ says the school itself will not know the cut-off scores for next year until places are offered in the second half of the Spring Term.
No official waiting list movement figures were found in the supplied evidence.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
Registering for the CSSE test alone is not a school application.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
A published 11+ qualifying score is not the same thing as the eventual offer score at KEGS.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
Mid-year places are not a realistic route for most families because the school is usually full.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Official pass mark thresholds not published
Seeking data
Exact application numbers not confirmed
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Year-to-year score variations
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Specific weighting of each paper component
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Competition ratio (applicants per place)
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Year 7 Entry
Qualifying score
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Per place
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Sixth form Entry
Qualifying score
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Per place
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