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Marnel Junior School
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
459
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 90% of schools. Although 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 7-11.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Black African10.2%
White Other7.6%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.28400, -1.07819 · RG24 9PT
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN148385
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Marnel Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Marnel Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Marnel Junior School a good school?
Marnel Junior School scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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