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The Gregg School

1901 establishments in EnglandEducational institutions established in 1901Hampshire school stubsIndependent schools in SouthamptonMember schools of the Independent Schools Association (UK)
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Thegreggschool southampton UK
Thegreggschool southampton UK

The Gregg School is a non-selective independent secondary day school for boys and girls in Townhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, UK, with an associated kindergarten and primary school, the Gregg Preparatory School, near Southampton Common. The main school occupies Townhill Park House and its grounds. It was founded in Southampton in 1901 and has more than 300 pupils and staff. The Gregg School is not a fully academically selective school. Selection is made through an entry assessment and references from the student's previous school.

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