St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is situated in the vibrant town of Basingstoke, Hampshire, on Belle Vue Road. As a local authority maintained school, it caters to a mixed-gender cohort of children aged 7 to 11. With a total pupil enrolment of 348, the school is near its capacity of 360, indicating a strong community presence. The school has a distinctive Church of England religious character, reflecting its integration of faith-based values into its educational approach. St Mary's serves a diverse community and has a notable balance of boys and girls, with 166 boys and 182 girls currently enrolled. The school is nestled in an urban setting, allowing for a rich interaction with the surrounding community and access to various local resources. Despite lacking a nursery or sixth form, St Mary’s provides a focused primary education environment with a nurturing ethos, encouraging students to 'live life to the full,' as encapsulated by their motto 'One Family living life to the full achieving more together.'