The mission of this school is to prepare resilient, highly motivated and responsible leaders, who are able to contribute positively to society and compete in a global economy.

We promote high aspiration and personal achievement through outstanding teaching and learning and by nurturing good mental and physical wellbeing. We are unashamedly ambitious for the future success of our students.

It is central to the philosophy of this school that our students will:
- learn in an orderly, disciplined atmosphere, following the school’s Code of Conduct
- develop the capacity for creative, independent thought and problem-solving
- be able to communicate ideas in English and at least one modern foreign language
- develop appropriate technological skills
- understand our economic and political environment
- become effective citizens who have developed sound judgement, maturity and compassion
- understand and respect social, moral and spiritual and British values in a multi-cultural society and take part in cultural activities
- appreciate and understand the environment
- become caring individuals who feel safe and secure and are proud of who they are
- develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills

11+ Assesses
Places at CCHSG are applied for through the Local Education Authority and allocated to students based on performance in the 11+ selection test. The purpose of the 11+ test is to enable grammar schools to identify students who have the potential to thrive in an environment which provides a highly academic curriculum, which also has depth and breadth, and offers a range of challenging pursuits. We do not charge fees and we welcome applications from students living in Essex and surrounding areas. The school is committed to fair access for disadvantaged students.