How to Apply for Home to School Transport
Cumbria County Council provides free home to school transport for children when they qualify. Information (including whether your child qualifies) can be found on the county council website.
Applications can be received throughout the year but there may be a delay if you don’t apply as soon as you have a confirmed place.
The provision of school transport is the responsibility of the Local Education Authority and your concerns will be dealt with directly if you contact them. If you have missed the deadline, you may still be able to apply using the following contact details:
Telephone: 0300 3031591, option 1
Email: school.transport@cumberland.gov.uk
Postal Address:
School Transport
Cumbria House
117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
Buses
Many children travel to and from school on school buses. Your child, if entitled, will receive a bus pass, which is an important item that must be carefully looked after.
Bus passes must be carried at all times, and must be shown to the driver, if required. There will be occasional spot checks. If a student forgets or loses a pass, they cannot be guaranteed a place on the bus. A high standard of behaviour is expected at all times when travelling to and from school, and we ask that you support us in reinforcing that message to your child. Students travelling on buses must wear seatbelts at all times.
Catchment Transport Providers 2024-2025
| Contractor | Route | Villages | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reays Coaches | T0601 | Sunderland, Linskelfield, Blindcrake, Redmain, Parkhead, Bridekirk, Tallentire, Dovenby |
Mr Steve Crossley 016973 49999 |
| Ellenvale Coach Company | T0605 | Brandlingill, Mockerkin, Mosser, Pardshaw |
Mr Steven Berwick Admin – Vicky 016973 22244 |
| T0614 | Great Broughton | ||
| T0608 | Lorton, High Lorton, Embleton | ||
| M & I Travel | T0600 | Bridgefoot, Broughton Cross, Eaglesfield, Greysouthen |
Mr Martin Burgess 01900 872999 |
| T0604 | Branthwaite, Dean, Deanscales, Ullock | ||
| T0610 | Little Broughton | ||
| M0613 | Brigham, High Brigham |
Out of Catchment Transport Providers
Many students who join us from out of catchment travel to Cockermouth School by bus. Some choose to use public transport (provided by Stagecoach), whilst others choose to take places on private buses that travel from different parts of West Cumbria. For further information about these routes, individuals are encouraged to contact providers directly, using the contact details below.
| Contractor | Pick-up Points | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach | X4, X5 | www.stagecoachbus.com |
| Ellenvale | Ellenvale Depot, Watch Hill, Sheila Fell Close, Aspatria Library, Prospect, Crosby Villa, Crosby, Birkby, Netherhall Corner, One Stop (Netherton), Crown Inn (Ellenborough), Commercial Inn (Dearham), Ship Inn (Dovenby), Main Street (Cockermouth) |
Mr Steven Berwick Admin – Vicky 016973 22244 |
| M&I Travel |
Edgars - Rowrah, Top Arlecdon Hill, Yeathouse Road (Frizington), Rheda Park, Cleator Moor Square, Bowthorn, Mill Hill, Hensingham Spar, Hensingham Square, Old Distressed Sailor, Tower Hill, Sunny Hill, Pelican Garage, Brewery Brow (Parton), Parton Hill, Howgate, Distington Chip Shop, Bridgefoot, Scaw Road (Harrington), Kiln Green Bus Stop (Harrington), Beckstone Bridge (Harrington), Sunnies (Salterbeck), Entrance to Yard (Moor Close Shops), Bollards (Ullswater Avenue), Amathea, St Johns Church, Stainburn School Bus Stop, Curwendale, Bus Stop (Stainburn Road), Briery, Ginn House, High Rigg Junction (Brigham) |
Mr Martin Burgess 01900 872999 |
Road Safety
Our students travel to school along busy roads, many by bus, some by car or bicycle, and a large number on foot. We place a great emphasis on road safety and rely on parents’ co-operation for sensible parking and safe road use, particularly at the end of the school day when all buses arrive and leave within a very short time. We urge parents who collect students by car to park well away from the front of the school premises. Parents should not use the school grounds for turning purposes as this adds to the volume of traffic at the school entrance and increases the risk of accidents. Students may cycle to school, but if you choose to allow your child to use this method of transport to school, then we would ask that you check the following:
- the bicycle is legally roadworthy
- your child is equipped with an approved safety helmet
- your child has undergone some form of cycling proficiency training
- the bicycle is not ridden within the boundaries of the school grounds
- the bicycle is securely fastened to the bicycle rack on the school grounds.
N.B. As with other personal belongings, the school cannot be held responsible for theft or damage to the bicycle whilst on school property.