We are 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.
13/06/2026
🎒 School Uniform Discount Days are here!
Save on back-to-school essentials and get ready for the new term. Shop early for the best selection and make the most of special discount days.
📅 See image for discount dates and details.
10/06/2026
🎉 CALLING ALL PARENT DJs! 🎶🪩
Our Year 6 Leavers’ Disco is taking place on 15th July, and we’re looking for a parent volunteer guest DJ to help make the evening extra special!
If you can spare a few hours and would be happy to provide a playlist of fun, kid-friendly music, we would love to hear from you.
📅 Date: 15th July
🎧 Role: Volunteer Guest DJ
📍 Location: Marnel Junior School
If you are able to help, please contact the school office for more information.
💙 Thank you for helping us give our Year 6 children a fantastic send-off!
We’re currently experiencing IT issues affecting our telephones and internet, which may impact our ability to respond promptly.
In the meantime, please leave us a voicemail or send an email, and we’ll get back to you as soon as our systems are fully restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
20/04/2026
Mrs Meade will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April to raise money for Mind, a charity that supports mental health.
If you would like to support Mrs Meade and this important cause, donations can be made using the link below. Any support would be greatly appreciated. 💙
WOW 🤩 We are absolutely blown away by the AMAZING cakes entered into this year’s Easter Bake Off! 🎂🐣 The creativity (and deliciousness 😍) is off the charts!
We can’t wait to start judging later today… and even better, you’ll get the chance to grab a slice (or two 👀) at our bake sale!
Don’t forget to bring some change 💰
Happy Easter everyone! 🌸🐰
17/03/2026
🌟 We’re supporting an amazing charity this year! 🌟
They do incredible work to improve the lives of people all around the world, and we’re excited to get involved.
❤️ Wear Red Day – Friday 20th March! ❤️
Children are invited to come to school wearing as much red as they like! Get creative with:
🔺 Red t‑shirts, hoodies, trousers, skirts or dresses
🔺 Red school jumper with jeans, leggings or joggers
🔺 Red football kits
🔺 Red face paint
🔺 Red nail varnish
🔺 Red hair accessories
We know times are tough for many families right now, so please only donate if you can. Every penny truly helps make a life‑changing difference. 🙏
💻 This year all donations are online via JustGiving:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd26-marnel-junior-school?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020 or scan the QR code
(No cash donations will be collected.)
Adding Gift Aid is quick, free, and boosts your donation at no extra cost!
Thank you for your continued support — you are BRILLIANT! ❤️✨
08/03/2026
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Despite the foggy weather 149 young people joined us for junior parkrun today, including 29 doing junior parkrun for the first time, many of whom were from Marnel Junior School, we hope you enjoyed it and will join us again soon. Congratulations to the 22 who achieved a new PB and to the 6 who reached milestones, and a huge thank you to all our volunteers, we couldn't do it without you.
08/03/2026
Running together, achieving together! 🏃♂️ Some of our staff and children completed the Junior Park Run today—what a fantastic effort from everyone involved!
06/03/2026
Head over to our Instagram page to check out the amazing World Book Day costumes and all the fun from today! 📚✨ (Post 3/3)