Free learning resources for Stanway Primary School families

Reading, writing and 11+ preparation, plus a guide to the grammar schools Stanway families most commonly apply to.

Stanway Primary School is in Colchester, Essex, where children sit the CSSE 11+ in September of Year 6 to apply for grammar school places. There are 4 grammar schools within 24 miles of Stanway, the nearest around 3 miles away in Colchester. This page brings together free reading, writing, and 11+ resources, plus a guide to the local grammar schools Stanway families most commonly apply to.

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Grammar schools near Stanway

Families from Stanway are exceptionally well placed for grammar schools in the area, with the nearest around 3 miles away in Colchester. The most local grammar schools use the CSSE 11+, which takes place in September of Year 6.

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Boys school
3 miles
A boys' grammar school in Colchester using the CSSE 11+ for entry
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Colchester County High School for Girls

Girls school
3 miles
A girls' grammar school in Colchester using the CSSE 11+ for entry
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Boys school
23 miles
A boys' grammar school in Chelmsford using the CSSE 11+ for entry
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Girls school
24 miles
A girls' grammar school in Chelmsford using the Future Stories Community Enterprise 11+ for entry
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You can find more grammar schools in the area in our Essex grammar schools guide.

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