Joining our School
Prospective Parents
Here at Marnel Infant School we understand that making the 'right' choice for your child when they first start school or when you are moving to a new area is something that is extremely important to you as parents and we want to support you with that in any way that we can.
One of the things that we always say to parents is that you will know when you have chosen the right school for your child as it will just 'feel right'.
If your child is 4 or will turn 4 before 1st September 2026, they can start school in September 2026. Applications open on 1st November 2025 and close on Wednesday 15th January 2026.
Please apply at the link below.
Compare this schools perfomance using the following link:
We are currently holding new parent tours on the following dates -
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Tuesday October 6th 2026 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
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Thursday October 15th 2026 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
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Monday November 19th 2026 - New Parent Open Evening from 6pm
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Wednesday 11th November 2026 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
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Thursday November 19th 2026 - New Parent Tour 1.15pm
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Tuesday November 24th 2026 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
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Monday November 30th 2026 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
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Thursday January 7th 2027 - New Parent Tour 9.15am
If you would like to come and look at our school, please phone the school office on
01256 329521 to book on one of the tours.
Does your child need a medical special diet to eat lunch at school?
If your child starts school in September you should register for a special diet menu by 16th June 2025.
Simply create an account and upload your medical evidence.
In Year Applications and Appeals
If you are thinking of changing your child's school and sending them child to Marnel Infant School then please apply via Hantsweb using the following link:
You can apply for an in-year place up to four school weeks before the place is needed. If you are offered a place, the school will require your child to start at the school within four school weeks. Exceptionally, parents seeking an in-year place starting in September 2026 can apply from 1 May 2026. These applications will be considered from 8 June 2026.
In-year applications for Hampshire schools are processed by the schools who will aim to respond to your application in writing within 10 school days but must respond in no later than 15 school days.
If your child was refused a school place in Hampshire, you can lodge a formal appeal with the Independent Appeal Panel (IAP). The panel consists of three trained, independent volunteers who decide if your reasons for wanting a place outweigh the school's reasons for refusing it.
Leaving Year 2
Transition to Juniors
Once children leave us in Year 2 they can go to a number of different Junior Schools.
At the end of last academic year children went to the following schools once leaving us:
Old Basing Juniors (St. Marys)
We support all our children as the transition onto the next phase in their educational journey. We facilitate visits as well as speaking to staff at the receiving school.
Apply for your child's year 3 junior school place below.