School Transport
How do I get free school transport ?
Free school transport is only available to pupils attending
their catchment school and living more than two miles (primary) or
three miles (secondary) from the school measured by the shortest
available walking route.
Transport will be provided from a suitable point on the public
highway. This can be up to two miles (primary) or three miles
(secondary) from the pupil's home.
Application forms for
Free School Transport to Primary School [pdf 24KB] ,
Free School Transport to Secondary School [pdf 24KB] and
Additional Support Needs Transport Form
[pdf 37KB] are available.
Parents who have made successful
placing requests for their children at other schools of
their choice have to make their own transport arrangements and meet
the costs thereof.
If I am refused school transport can I appeal?
Parents of pupils who are refused school transport have the
right to appeal to the Review Sub-Committee of the Lifelong
Learning Committee, only on the grounds of safety or if transport
is withdrawn.
Where appropriate, the Authority may provide free transport for
pupils who attend a special school or specialist unit.
Where can I get further information?
If you require further information please
contact:
Education & Children's Services
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
Perth PH1 5GD
Tel No 01738 476200
Email: ecsschools@pkc.gov.uk
