Help with school transport for children at church aided schools – how to apply

Secondary schools

To qualify for assistance, your child must be a baptised member of the relevant denomination. Alternatively, your religion as parent should be the same as the school where your child receives their religious education.

Additionally, the school has to be the nearest aided school of the relevant denomination to your child’s home. Confirmation that your child has been baptised or support from the parish priest/minister is also required.

The distance from home to school

Low income families

Children from low income families will be entitled to free transport if the school attended is more than two miles from home and the religious qualification is met. For more information go to the 'Help for low income families' section of Financial help with home to school travel.

Other families

Children from other families will qualify for limited assistance if their school is more than three miles from home and the religious qualification is met.

Parents will be required to contribute towards the cost of transport. The charge for 2008/09 is £48 per term, based on a six term year.

Primary schools

Children attending primary schools for religious reasons cannot receive financial assistance, unless they are from a low income family. Children from low income families will be entitled to free transport if the school attended is more than two miles from home and the religious qualification is met.

How to apply

Download an application form below – you will find detailed guidance notes at the end of the form.

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