Travelling to college

Safe Travel to and from College

The college site is particularly busy at the start and end of the school day, with a high volume of cars, minibuses and coaches using our roadways. To help keep everyone safe and reduce congestion, we ask all students, parents and carers to follow the guidance below.

Walking and Cycling to College

To help keep students safe during the busy arrival and departure periods, we ask all students to follow the designated routes when travelling to and from college.

Students walking to college should use the Walk to College Route via the tennis courts.

Students cycling to college should use the Ride to College Route via the tennis courts. Cyclists must dismount before entering the college site and walk their bicycles to the cycle shelter. When leaving college, students should not remount their bicycles until they have exited the site.

To ensure safe cycling, students must:

  • Wear a cycle helmet.
  • Use a roadworthy bicycle with fully functioning brakes.
  • Have working lights fitted during periods of poor visibility and throughout the winter months.

Please note that scooters are not permitted on the college site.

Students who need to cross Hillson Drive should use the crossing point at Nashe Way wherever possible.

Why Follow the Designated Routes?

By using the recommended walking and cycling routes, students can help to:

  • Stay safe when travelling to and from college.
  • Reduce congestion around the college entrance.
  • Support a safer environment for all road and pavement users.
  • Benefit from healthy and active travel.

Travelling by Car

To support safe and efficient traffic flow around the college, we ask parents and carers to voluntarily follow the one-way system when leaving the area.

When departing, please travel along Hillson Drive, turn into Wynton Way or Thorni Avenue, and then exit via Fareham Park Road. Vehicles should not turn into Henry Cort Drive.

Students should be dropped off on Hillson Drive or at one of our recommended Park and Stride locations:

  • Nashe Way
  • Highlands Road Shopping Car Park
  • Oak Road
  • Deviation Line Car Park

These locations are shown on the map below.

Why Use Park and Stride?

By using our recommended Park and Stride locations, you can help to:

  • Create a safer environment for students travelling to and from college.
  • Reduce traffic congestion around the college entrance.
  • Improve air quality and reduce pollution in the local area.
  • Encourage healthy travel habits and increase daily physical activity.

 Park and stride map

Travelling by Bus

Hampshire County Council's Passenger Transport Team is responsible for providing home-to-school transport for eligible students.

Parents and carers can find information about eligibility and submit transport applications through the Hampshire School Transport website.

For enquiries relating to transport applications, lost bus passes, safeguarding concerns, eligibility, payments, or changes to personal details, please use the Transport Team's online enquiry form.

Students travelling on school transport, including public transport services, are expected to comply with the Home to School Transport Code of Conduct. Parents, carers and students can also access further guidance and frequently asked questions through the Home to School Transport website.

Bus Passes

Students must carry a valid bus pass at all times when using school transport. Failure to produce a valid pass may result in travel being refused or a fare being charged on public transport services.

If a replacement bus pass is required, requests should be made directly to the Passenger Transport Team. Please note that a replacement fee may apply.

Parents and carers should ensure that the Transport Team is informed of any changes to contact details to help maintain accurate transport records.

Important Links

College Minibus

In addition to the Hampshire Passenger Transport services, the college operates its own minibus routes for students who have purchased a seat and live within the areas listed below.  If you would like your young person to use one of these services, please contact us.

The annual fee 2026/27 for a college minibus place is £721, which can be paid either in full or through monthly instalments.

Once a seat has been confirmed, payments can be made via SCOPAY. Bus passes are issued each term and can only be provided where payment for the previous term is up to date.  Please note that new parents will receive their SCOPAY link codes during the first week of September.

Route and Timings

  • Opposite Train Station near Fire Station - 07:35
  • Redlands Lane Bus Stop - 07:40
  • Bishopfields Road (near shops) - 07:42
  • Longmynd Drive - 07:45
  • Wild Ridings / Lyden Close Bus Stop - 07:50
  • Common Lane - 07:50
  • Coach Hill / St Margarets Lane - 07:52
  • Bellfield / Coach Hill - 07:54
  • South Street (Square) - 07:57
  • Henry Cort - 08:02

Late Bus Service

To support participation in extra-curricular enrichment activities and revision support, the college provides an additional late bus service. The service operates Monday to Thursday, departing the college at 3:50pm, and serves the locations listed below according to the students travelling on the day.

This service is available to all students whose transport is provided by Hampshire County Council, including those who normally travel by bus or taxi.

Please note that there is currently no late bus service on Fridays.

  • Titchfield, Titchfield bypass
  • Park Gate
  • Whiteley, Yew Tree Drive
  • Whiteley, Lipizzander Fields
  • Whiteley, Timor Close
  • Whiteley, Sheridan Gardens
  • Whiteley, Buchan Avenue
  • Whiteley, Hemmingway Gardens
  • Whiteley, Primary School
  • Whiteley, Solent Hotel
  • Whiteley, Solent Business Park
  • Whiteley, Bluebell Way Roundabout
  • Botley Road / Whiteley Way Junction

Review Information

Last reviewed: September 2026
Next review due: September 2027

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