The Gregg School
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The Gregg School is a non academically selective independent day school in Townhill Park
Townhill Park
Townhill Park is a suburb of Southampton, England, bordering Swaythling, Bitterne Park and West End. It is built on land which once belonged to the house which carries the same name.- History :...

, Southampton
Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...

, Hampshire, UK. It is currently situated in Townhill Park House, where it has been since 1994. Founded in Southampton in 1901 it now has a roll of over 300 and over 50 staff, it is open to students of all abilities, and its learning support department holds a high reputation. The School's head, Mr Hart retired in 2010 and was replaced by Mrs Sellers. The school's trust also owns St Winifred's School, an independent school for 2-11 year olds. The latest ISI inspection report can be found here: Report

Arts

An annual musical is held in Easter half term for parents and students to watch. It is open to year 11 students and year 10 drama students. Lower school students can participate in the dancing and chorus.

Also, around the Christmas period, many musical concerts are held including one at Alton Abbey and the Turner Sims Concert hall in Southampton. The Wind Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Rock Band regularly practise and other concerts can be heard throughout the year.

Former pupils

The school's alumni include Millvina Dean
Millvina Dean
Elizabeth Gladys Millvina Dean was the last remaining survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, which occurred on 15 April 1912. At 2 months and 13 days of age, she was also the youngest passenger on board the ship....

, last survivor of the RMS Titanic.

The school has recently started an Alumni Association which has held two successful reunion events, with more events planned. The Alumni Association publishes a bi-annual newsletter, the Gregorian, which contains news and coverage of Alumni and School events.
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