Banister Primary School vs The Gregg Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banister Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
The Gregg Preparatory School
Southampton · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Banister Primary School Southampton, South East | The Gregg Preparatory School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7420 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.banisterschool.co.uk/ | www.thegreggprep.org |
The verdict
- •Banister Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 66.
- •Banister Primary School is a local authority school while The Gregg Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banister Primary School better than The Gregg Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Banister Primary School and The Gregg Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banister Primary School: 417. The Gregg Preparatory School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banister Primary School and The Gregg Preparatory School rank in South East?
Banister Primary School is 1301st of 2,471 and The Gregg Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).