Bitterne Park School vs The Gregg School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 861 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterne Park School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,036 students
The Gregg School
Southampton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
323 students
| Measure | Bitterne Park School Southampton, South East | The Gregg School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 679 | #426 of 679 |
| National rank | #2680 of 4,090 | #2670 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 2,036 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,036 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bitterneparkschool.org.uk/ | thegreggschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.3 vs 35.7).
- •Bitterne Park School is the larger school with 2,036 students compared with 323.
- •Bitterne Park School is a local authority school while The Gregg 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 Bitterne Park School better than The Gregg 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 Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterne Park School: 2,036. The Gregg School: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School rank in South East?
Bitterne Park School is 428th of 679 and The Gregg School is 426th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).