The Gregg Preparatory School
SO17 IEJ, Southampton, South East · SO17 1EJ
With just 71 pupils, The Gregg Preparatory School is a small independent school in Southampton where children are known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. It welcomes boys and girls from the ages of three to eleven, with no religious affiliation and no boarding. Led by Head Mrs Anita Jolley, the school was rated "good" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which judged its pupils' personal development to be "excellent". The intimate scale suits families who value close attention and a nurturing environment through the early and primary years.
71
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 71
- Location
- SO17 IEJ, Southampton, South East
- Website
- https://www.thegreggprep.org/
- Telephone
- 02380 557352
Headteacher
Head Mrs Anita Jolley
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Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded an overall rating of "good", indicating sound and effective teaching across the school. With a roll of around 71 across the full 3 to 11 age range, class sizes are necessarily small, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to each child. All compliance standards were met at inspection.
Beyond the classroom
Inspectors singled out personal development as "excellent", a strength that speaks to the wider experience on offer beyond lessons and to the confidence and character the school helps to build.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 July 2024
The last word
A small, non-selective prep where the standout judgement is on how well children grow as people. A good fit for families seeking individual attention from the early years through to the move to senior school.
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The Gregg Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Gregg Preparatory School located?
The Gregg Preparatory School is located at 17-19 Winn Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 IEJ, SO17 1EJ.
What type of school is The Gregg Preparatory School?
The Gregg Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Gregg Preparatory School?
The Gregg Preparatory School has approximately 71 pupils on roll.
What is The Gregg Preparatory School's inspection rating?
The Gregg Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 2 July 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.