SchoolScoresMarnel Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT
01256 328670 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 23 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Basingstoke comparisons use the 19 of its 42 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Basingstoke | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Basingstoke figures pool parents at the Basingstoke schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
106 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Hampshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.1% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.6% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Marnel Community Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- South View Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024
- South View Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merton Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Merton Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakridge Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakridge Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong
- Great Binfields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Four Lanes Community Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marnel Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Marnel Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 January 2024.
How did Marnel Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marnel Junior School?
85% of the 98 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Marnel Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148385.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.