Four Lanes Infant School vs Marnel Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Lanes Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
263 students
Marnel Junior School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
460 students
| Measure | Four Lanes Infant School Basingstoke, South East | Marnel Junior School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 2,471 | #1844 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4221 of 15,697 | #10983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 263 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fourlanesschools.com | www.marneljuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Four Lanes Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 36.3).
- •Marnel Junior School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 263.
- •Four Lanes Infant School is a local authority school while Marnel Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Four Lanes Infant School better than Marnel Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Four Lanes Infant School ranks higher (68.2 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Four Lanes Infant School and Marnel Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Four Lanes Infant School: 263. Marnel Junior School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Four Lanes Infant School and Marnel Junior School rank in South East?
Four Lanes Infant School is 768th of 2,471 and Marnel Junior School is 1844th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).