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Pupils from non-low income families

Pupils of statutory school age attending mainstream schools are provided with a free travel pass if:

  • they live in the borough of Slough and
  • they live more than two miles from school if they are aged under eight (Reception to Year 3) or more than three miles if they are aged between eight and 16 (year 4 to year 11).

Pupils from low income families

Primary pupils

Pupils aged eight to 11 years (years 4 to 6) who live more than two miles from their nearest qualifying school are provided with a free travel pass if they are:

  • entitled to free school meals or
  • their parents are in receipt of their maximum level of Working Tax Credit.

The two mile limit is measured as the shortest available walking route.

Secondary pupils

Pupils aged 11 to 16 years (years 7 to 11) who live between two and six miles from one of three “nearest qualifying schools” are provided with a free travel pass or equivalent if they are:

  • entitled to free school meals or
  • their parents are in receipt of their maximum level of Working Tax Credit.

The two mile limit is measured as the shortest available walking route.

Transport to school on religious grounds

Slough Borough Council no longer offers transport to school based purely on religious grounds unless the pupil is of secondary school age and from a low income family.

If the child is applying for travel assistance to a school of faith under Extended Rights eligibility, then the parents must also provide supporting evidence regarding their genuine adherence to their religion or belief and this will normally be confirmed by asking their religious leader to sign the application form. This must be uploaded with the application form.

Check details and how to apply on Slough Borough Council website.

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This information has been collected from third party providers. Slough Information and Services Guide and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommend that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), OFSTED and CQC registrations.

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