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.