School Bus

New School Bus Service – Trial Launch

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new school bus service, operated by Aintree Coachline, beginning this September. This service will run as a one-year trial to assess demand and cost-effectiveness.

The bus has a capacity of 90 seats. Priority will be given to our incoming Year 7 students and those identified as more vulnerable. Tickets must be purchased in advance via Parentmail. The annual cost of a ticket is £390, payable monthly in advance. For students currently in receipt of Free School Meals, the cost is reduced by up to 50% per month. Eligibility will be checked and if not confirmed order will be rejected.

Refunds for or transfers of missed days will not be possible. Tickets will be reissued each month by the school office or pastoral heads of year. If a valid monthly ticket is not visible when your child boards the bus, service will be refused.

If a ticket is lost, a reissue fee of £5 will apply. Tickets cannot be purchased on the bus, and drivers will only accept valid school-issued tickets. Tickets from other bus services will not be accepted.

Students may board the bus at any designated stop along the route, but must signal clearly by holding out their hand for the driver to stop.

On the first day of term please download / print your receipt as evidence for your paid fare.