# Marnel Junior School — Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Tijhs Jordan

## Contact

- **Address:** Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
- **Phone:** 01256 328670
- **Website:** https://www.marneljuniorschool.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/basingstoke/marnel-junior-school-21734

## About

Marnel Junior School is an exciting and innovative, four-form junior school, in the thriving area of Popley, in Basingstoke. We work with our community to ensure their school is the very best it can be. Our team is friendly and approachable, always putting the care and safety of our children first.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about Marnel Junior School: We have been part of the Marnel Junior School community for a year now, and while we appreciate the efforts of the staff, we have some concerns about the consistency of the education provided. The school's values and ethos are commendable, but we have noticed some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful Experience at Marnel Junior School: We have been part of the Marnel Junior School community for the past year and have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and care provided to our child. The Platinum award-winning Opal play provision has been a highlight for her, and we appreciate the emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great school with dedicated staff: Although our child has moved on to secondary school, we still have fond memories of their time at Marnel Junior. The staff were always approachable and supportive, and the curriculum was engaging and well-rounded. We appreciated the emphasis on British Values and the opportunities for enrichment. *(Sep 2021)*

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