Marnel Junior School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Basingstoke, Hampshire
Marnel Junior School is a primary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 23 January 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hampshire
- Pupils on roll
- 460 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 23 January 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at this highly ambitious and inclusive school.”
- “They live up to the school’s expectations and burst with pride about their high achievements, both academically and pastorally.”
- “Relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong and based on mutual respect.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 65% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hampshire.
- Marnel Community Infant School 0.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published
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- South View Infant and Nursery School 0.6 mi School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next Last distance published
- South View Junior School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Merton Infant School and Nursery 0.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Merton Junior School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Oakridge Junior School 1.0 mi Improved significantly
- Oakridge Infant School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published