Marnel Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Marnel Junior School
Address: Shetland Road, Popley Way
Town/City: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG24 9PT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01256 328670
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bourne Education Trust
Sponsor: Bourne Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Abi Penton
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 460 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40%

Location and administration

URN: 148385
DfE Number: 850/2064
UKPRN: 10087558
UPRN: 100062462270
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: Basingstoke (E14001078)
Electoral Ward: Popley (E05013089)

Easting & Northing: 464385E, 154277N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 4.7" N 1° 4' 40.99" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7WMC+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Tori Burford - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Mr Tijhs Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Olesea Laws - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Joseph Leishman - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mr Steve Mathews - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2030.
  • Abi Penton - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Yetunde Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
  • Charlotte Vines - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Emily Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Nikeisha Webb-Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.