Transport
St Piran’s School are pleased to offer parents a convenient and reliable school bus service operating from and to Marlow. This service provides a safe, friendly, and stress-free way for pupils in Year 3 and above to travel to and from school. Many of our pupils say that travelling on the school bus has helped them feel more independent, responsible, and grow in confidence. It’s a small but important step in developing life skills and friendships outside of the classroom.
Parents can choose which days of the week their child will use the service for each term. While families are not required to use the bus every day, we do ask that pupils travel on the specified days agreed for that term.
Please note that spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis each term.
Our school minibus is driven by Michael, who has been with us since the service began in 2018. Michael is a friendly and familiar face to both parents and pupils, ensuring that every journey is safe, calm, and enjoyable. He drives our branded 14-seater school minibus, which is regularly maintained and safety-checked.
To make your experience as smooth as possible, each bus service has its own private WhatsApp group.
This group is used to:
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Share important updates about the bus service
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Provide the live location of the bus during each journey
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Confirm arrival times at school each morning
Parents joining the service will be invited to the relevant group before their child’s first journey.
Morning Bus Service
Days of Operation:- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Cost:- £5.00 per child, per journey (billed in arrears and added to your termly invoice)
Estimated Arrival at School: Between 08:15 and 08:25 (traffic dependent)
Route:-
| Stop Number | Departure Time | Stop Name | Stop Description |
| 1 | 07:38 | Court Garden Leisure Complex | The bus will collect and depart from the main Pound Lane car park used for the Court Garden Leisure Complex. |
| 2 | 07:45 | Marlow Road | The bus will collect and depart from the bus stop on Marlow Road. The bus stop is located in-between the turning for Spinfield Lane and The Hand And Flowers restaurant. |
| 3 | 07:48 | Queen's Road | The bus will collect and depart from the bus stop on Queen's Road. The bus stop is located opposite Mayorfield House Sheltered Housing. |
| 3 | 07:55 | The Britannia Pub | The bus will collect and depart from the main Britannia Pub car park. |
Afternoon Bus Service
Days of Operation:- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Cost:- £5.00 per child, per journey (billed in arrears and added to your termly invoice)
Departure from School: Around 17:15
Estimated Arrival Back in Marlow: Approximately 17:35 (traffic dependent)
Route:-
| Stop Number | Arrival Time | Stop Name | Stop Description |
| 1 | 17:35 (Approx). | The Britannia Pub | The bus will drop off in the main Britannia Pub car park. |
Please note
Parents must be present at the stop to collect their child upon arrival, unless alternative collection arrangements have been agreed in advance. If no parent or guardian is present, children will be returned safely to school, where they must then be collected from.
Each day, parents are asked to confirm whether their child will be using the bus service that day. This helps ensure all passengers are accounted for and the service runs smoothly.
Safety, Conduct, and Wellbeing
The safety and wellbeing of our pupils are our top priority.
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Our driver has experience of driving a school minibus and is DBS-checked.
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Our minibus is equipped with seatbelts for every passenger.
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The service helps reduce individual car journeys, supporting our commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing local traffic.
All pupils travelling on the school bus are expected to follow our Bus Behaviour Code of Conduct, which encourages respect, kindness, and consideration for others. By following this code, pupils help ensure that every journey is calm, safe, and enjoyable for everyone on board.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to register your child for the school bus service, please contact our School Bus Co-ordinator at: schoolbus@stpirans.co.uk