St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is in Colchester, Essex, where children sit the CSSE 11+ in September of Year 6 to apply for grammar school places. There are 2 grammar schools within 3 miles of St John's, Colchester, using the CSSE 11+ for admission. This page brings together free reading, writing, and 11+ resources — plus a guide to the local grammar schools St John's, Colchester families most commonly apply to.