Marnel Community Infant School vs Merton Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marnel Community Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
356 students
Merton Infant School and Nursery
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
216 students
| Measure | Marnel Community Infant School Basingstoke, South East | Merton Infant School and Nursery Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1874 of 2,471 | #1195 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11200 of 15,697 | #6760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 356 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.marnel-inf.hants.sch.uk | www.mertoninfants.com |
The verdict
- •Merton Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 35.2).
- •Marnel Community Infant School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 216.
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 Marnel Community Infant School better than Merton Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Merton Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (55.7 vs 35.2 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 Marnel Community Infant School and Merton Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marnel Community Infant School: 356. Merton Infant School and Nursery: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marnel Community Infant School and Merton Infant School and Nursery rank in South East?
Marnel Community Infant School is 1874th of 2,471 and Merton Infant School and Nursery is 1195th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).