Students currently travel to the College using a variety of means including service buses, cars, taxis, bikes and on foot. The existing bus links to and from the school are very good and provide access from a number of areas in and around Bishop’s Castle. For more information on the bus routes currently operating to and from school please contact the College main reception.
Shropshire Council is responsible for providing transport for students who reside in the catchment area within Shropshire. Enquiries about entitlement to, and application for transport to and from the College can be accessed from Shropshire Local Authority Transport:
- Free School Transport Apps & Enquiries – 0345 678 9008 (Customer Services School/College Transport direct line)
- Post 16 Transport (16-19 yrs. old) Apps & Enquiries – 0345 678 9008 (Customer Services School/College Transport direct line)
Powys Council Council is responsible for providing transport for students who reside in the catchment area within Powys. Enquiries about entitlement to, and applications for, transport to and from College should be directed to:
en.powys.gov.uk/article/3879/apply-for-school-transport or Telephone 01597 826449 Email: admissionsandtransport@powys.gov.uk
The College currently operates six transport services for Powys resident students who live outside the catchment area. A bus collects students from Knighton, one minibus collects between Dutlas and Knighton, a minibus collects students from Leighton and Forden, and two further minibus’s collect students from Montgomery, Caerhowel and Llandyssil. In addition a coach is operated to collect students from Sarn, Kerry, Llanmerewig, Abermule and Berriew. Payment from parents are required for these services. Letters, agreements and bank standing order forms are distributed to parents of students in these areas during the latter part of the summer term, offering a place per child on these routes. Letters detailing times and pick-up points will be sent to parents once routes have been agreed with contractors.
If you will require out of catchment transport please complete the Request for Out of Catchment Transport from this link.
A letter detailing the available transport for Year 6 induction days will be distributed after the Summer half term break.