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The Gregg School, Southampton

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Ages 4–16

The Gregg School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Southampton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

The Gregg School in detail

The Gregg School in its own words

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, dance, choir, Lego, STEM, gardening, art and photography.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 27 April 2027 and an open day on Thursday 1 July 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Southampton

Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gregg School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to The Gregg School are CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED (1 mile), The Gregg Preparatory School (1.9 miles), King Edward VI School (2.6 miles) and The King's School (2.9 miles).

CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITEDThe Gregg Preparatory SchoolKing Edward VI SchoolThe King's School

Who goes there

In 2026, 45 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 6 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Community Centre (se-bound), 280 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 195 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Southampton (352).

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Sherilee Sellers
Pupils:323
LA:Southampton
Phone:02380472133
Address:Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane, Southampton, SO18 2GF
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:20 November 1957

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    10 September 2026

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  • Routine Inspection

    23 January 2024

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    26 November 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    18 January 2017

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2011

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:116568
UKPRN:10017090
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Southampton Itchen
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

The Gregg School is a non-selective independent secondary day school for boys and girls in Townhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, UK, with an associated primary school, the Gregg Preparatory School, near Southampton Common. The main school occupies Townhill Park House and its grounds.

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Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£12,750 to £20,280

depending on year group

Reception, 1 and 2£12,750 a year
Year 3 and 4£12,933 a year
Year 5 and 6£13,113 a year
Year 7 and 8£20,001 a year
Year 9, 10 and 11£20,280 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Hampshire - 14 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gregg School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Language144
English Literature142
Combined Science140
Art and Design130
Food Preparation and Nutrition74
Physical Education36
Drama28
Social Studies28
Spanish24
Media / Film / TV Studies18
German16
Statistics16
Music14
French12
Religious Studies12
Computer Science1
Biology1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with The Gregg School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Community Centre (SE-bound)
276m · 4 min walk
Pinefield Road (opp)
292m · 5 min walk
Chartwell Green Shops (SW-bound)
362m · 6 min walk
Benhams Road (adj)
406m · 7 min walk
Harbourne Gardens (opp)
409m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
10
Fatal
0
Serious
4
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

323 pupils

400 places

77 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Southampton

Low pressure
New homes approved:4,223
Projected new pupils:760

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton

Across Southampton council

Low demand council-wide1.02 applications per place

Places available

2,620

Applications

2,668

Got 1st preference

83.4%

Got preferred school

93.4%

All secondary applications across Southampton council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

45

SEN Support

6

EHC Plans

15.8%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

323

Total Pupils

171

Boys

152

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about The Gregg School

What are GCSE results like at The Gregg School?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gregg School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was The Gregg School last inspected?

The Gregg School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.

How many pupils go to The Gregg School?

The Gregg School has around 323 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to The Gregg School?

The Gregg School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near The Gregg School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).

Where is The Gregg School?

The Gregg School is at Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2GF.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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