We are writing to make parents and carers aware of an issue that has recently come to our attention regarding the use of the contract school bus.
A small number of students have been travelling on this service without being eligible to do so. This has included the use of photocopied bus passes and, in some cases, passes that belong to other students. As the S318 is a contracted service with limited capacity, only students who have been formally allocated a place by the Local Authority are permitted to travel.
To ensure the safety and fairness of the service for all students, the Local Authority will be carrying out more frequent checks of bus passes. Any student found to be travelling without a valid pass will not be allowed to board the bus and parents will be contacted.
We want to emphasise that the vast majority of our students behave responsibly and follow the correct procedures every day. We are grateful for your continued support in reinforcing these expectations and helping us maintain a safe and well-organised transport service.
If you believe your child should have access to the S318 or if you have any questions, please contact School Transport at County Hall.
- Our online contact form is available on our website which also has useful information which may answer your question. If you wish to submit an enquiry, the contact form can be found on our web pages: School Transport Information and Contact Form
- If your child is currently travelling on school transport and you wish to report an issue or concern with the operation of the transport service, please use this form:
Report an Issue with Transport Services
Thank you for your cooperation
Leicestershire County Council School Transport Service
You are invited to attend our Sixth Form Open Morning (Other year group prospective students and families welcome too) – on Saturday, 15th November 2025. The format of the event is a short presentation from the Head of Sixth Form and Principal, followed by the opportunity to speak with subject leaders and teachers.
Presentations will be held in the Main Theatre, accessed from the Dining Hall (the main building visible from Reception) at two separate times:
– Presentation 1: 10:15am (260 spaces) –
– Presentation 2: 11:15am (260 spaces)
– Option 3 – no presentation – just visiting subject stalls
Arriving: Please show care to our local residents and walk, bike or use public transport, if possible. If in a car, please park in our car park at the rear of the school, accessed from Sarson Street. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Together, we can act wisely and make the most of every opportunity.
New Year 7 (2026) Open Evening
Thursday 25 September 2025 – Book your visit here
We look forward to welcoming prospective Year 7’s (intake for academic year 2026/27) to our Open Evening on Thursday 25 September 2025.
Please book your visit through the google form below. The form asks you select your arrival time for a presentation. There are 3 presentations taking place at 5:30pm, 6:15pm and 7:00pm. Please also give the exact number of guests, allowing us to plan accordingly for your visit.
Following your presentation, you will be able to visit areas of our school, speak with key staff and get involved with some of the fun activities available on the night. Incoming students will be challenged to complete a “Rawesome task” by visiting areas and collecting stamps. The event concludes at 8:30pm.
Each presentation has a limited capacity, and once full the opportunity to book that presentation slot will be removed. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Year 7, Year 10 and Year 12 students should arrive by 8:30am
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Year 8, Year 9, Year 11 and Year 13 students should arrive by 10am
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Usual arrival times apply to The Base and Skills for Learning
