Open State Primary Mixed

Marnel Community Infant School

Shetland Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT
354 Pupils
360 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
31.90% FSM %
166 Boys
188 Girls
About Marnel Community Infant School

Marnel Community Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 354 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Susan Giles-Cox.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency Basingstoke
Ward Popley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075360
URN 116023
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Hicks Chair of Governors 27/10/2022 26/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Burford Governor 24/05/2022 23/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Susan Cox Governor 08/07/2014 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Dillon Governor 23/03/2018 19/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Finning Governor 12/11/2024 03/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Fuller Governor 07/09/2016 06/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Harmon Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by LA
Helen Shaw Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ellen Spalding Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Silvren St Hellen Governor 25/11/2019 20/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ares Vidal Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Kitty Yarwood Governor 24/05/2022 20/11/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Marnel Community Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Marnel Community Infant School has 354 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Marnel Community Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Marnel Community Infant School is Mrs Susan Giles-Cox.
Marnel Community Infant School is at Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Marnel Community Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Marnel Community Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Susan Giles-Cox
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116023
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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