School transport is an important service that helps many of our students get to and from Sandy Secondary School safely and independently. Transport provision is managed by two local authorities, depending on where your child lives: Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council.
Both councils offer school transport to eligible students, though the specific criteria and application processes differ slightly between the two authorities. We strongly encourage parents and carers to check eligibility requirements carefully, as this can affect whether your child qualifies for funded transport.
For families within Central Bedfordshire, applications should be made through the Central Bedfordshire Council website. When applying, please ensure you read their recently updated Home to School Transport (HTST) policy carefully, as there have been important changes that may affect your application and your child's journey to school. Both the application form and the policy document are available on the same webpage.
Families within Bedford Borough should apply through the Bedford Borough Council website, where you will also find details of their current school transport provision and eligibility criteria.
We recommend submitting applications as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing. If you have any questions about school transport or need further guidance on the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our main office on 01767 680598 or email parentcontact@sandysecondaryschool.com.
