For any information regarding travel at Samuel Whitbread Academy contact Mr Edwards tedwards@bestacademies.org.uk

 

Out of catchment transport information

Samuel Whitbread Academy has been negotiating with new transport providers to ensure we can meet the transport needs of our out-of-catchment students, covered by the SW1, SW2 and SW3.

We are pleased to announce that Samuel Whitbread Academy has taken full responsibility of the routes from September 2022. An agreement has been made with Barton Coaches to ensure the long-term security of these routes. This will provide peace of mind and allow families to plan for the future, with the confidence that their children can continue their education at Samuel Whitbread Academy.

We have been able to negotiate terms that will keep the passes at the lowest prices possible.  Running the passes and routes internally has reduced overheads and kept costs down.

Half-termly passes will be available through Parentmail and will equate to £2.50 per journey. Pay-as-you-go options will be available too, as long as there is space on the bus.  Our advice is to purchase a half-termly pass to secure a seat for your child.

Please check the routes to help you select which pass your child would need.

 

Out of catchment bus pass update:

If you would like to purchase a pass the bus routes below, please email JLowden@bestacademies.org.uk with the specific route pass you require.

They can then add the payment option to your ParentMail account.

 

SW1 Timetable - SWA
SW2 Timetable - SWA
SW3 Timetable - SWA

 

Bus Routes

All updated route details can be found by clicking below. Select your route and check the times for collection. Please be there 5 minutes before collection time.

 

 

In catchment bus pass update:

Central Bedfordshire Council have informed the school that all passes for in catchment routes will be posted to new students over the summer. Existing passes held by current yr 9 and 10 students can be used for the next academic year.

Parents can check the status of their application at https://selfservice.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/q/login

Please select the application from the page, the timeline will display the current stage of progress.

 

Code of Conduct

Please click below to see our School Transport Code of Conduct.

 

Late Bus Routes

These late services are not “Door to Door”, therefore the stops may not be the most convenient for all pupils.  They are designed to provide a stop in every Village / Location.  Pupils will have to choose the stop that most suits them.