Transport

UPDATES: 

UPDATES: 12th November 2024 (Diamond Buses)

Diamond Buses advised at the end of last week that due to issues of students boarding without passes they would be refusing travel from Monday 11th November if a student was unable to present a valid pass - this was communicated to all students, and parents of students, that have passes for the route 1 and 802 services on Friday 8th November.  This action is designed to ensure safe travel to and from the academy.

Passes are assigned by Staffordshire School Transport to balance numbers so it's important that if a student is issued a pass for a particular service that they board that bus to prevent overcrowding and passengers standing.  Parents can apply directly to Staffordshire School Transport if they wish to change the service that they have been assigned to.  The contact email is Student.transport@staffordshire.gov.uk

Staffordshire School Transport have confirmed that, as public bus services, passengers can board either bus and pay a fare, via cash, card or via the app.

Diamond Bus have confirmed that they have a number of new drivers as they have increased capacity to avoid the late issues experienced at the start of the academic year and this may be the reason for some confusion yesterday.  This will be clarified with them immediately.

If a student has misplaced their pass you can apply for a replacement here: https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/web/onlineorder/default.aspx?FormID=13 

A temporary pass can be obtained from either reception in the short term while waiting for the new one to arrive.

The eligibility for a school bus pass sits with Staffordshire County Council, not the Academy, and is based on a distance from school criteria.  Eligibility can be checked using the following: https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/scc/schoolroutes/

UPDATES: 6th September 2024 (from Staffordshire County Council)

If your child is eligible for a school travel pass please ensure that you sign up to the text alert system that will advise you of any delays/disruptions affecting your service.

School Bus Routes:

Both routes, including route 1 (Tutbury) and route 802 (Tutbury & Fauld) are provided by Diamond Bus  East Midlands.  Details of routes and times can be found here: https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/?region=Staffordshire

The school transport team would like to remind parents/carers that there is an expiry date on the front of the pass.  You will not be issued with a new travel pass each year so please keep this safe through the holiday periods.

For replacement passes please use the following link: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/School-Transport/Under-16/Mainstream-Travel/Eligible/Replacement-school-bus-passes/Replacement-school-bus-passes.aspx

To make any complaints regarding the bus services please use the following contact details:

Email: Student.transport@staffordshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01785 895024

Address: Transport and the Connected County

Staffordshire County Council

2 Staffordshire Place

Stafford

ST16 2DH

UPDATES: 23rd June 2022

‘The school transport team would like to remind you that your child’s current travel pass has an expiry date printed on the front.

Please check this expiry date and ensure that you retain the travel pass until this date. Your child will not be issued with a new travel pass for September, unless your child changes route or school and is still entitled to free transport.

If the travel pass is lost then you will still need to apply for a new pass following the online process at - Replacement school bus passes - Staffordshire County Council’

UPDATES: 9th May 2022

We are encouraging pupils and parents to take part in Walk to School Week, promoted by Staffordshire Country Council, week commencing 16 May 2022. Walking is a healthy, active and non-polluting way of getting to and from school. For those families that live too far to walk all of the way, try parking 5-10 minutes from the school and walk the rest of the way. Walking also contributes to a less congested environment around the school gates making it safer for everyone.

UPDATES: 15th March 2022:

There is now a Text Alert system for those entitled to free home to school transport from Tutbury on route 033 and Midland Classic Route 1 -  a text is sent if we know of a problem on either of these services. Sign up with the following link: apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/SCC/CustomerAlerts/

School bus routes:

Route 1 is a Midland Classic service - stops include Holts Lane, Tutbury; Duke Street, Tutbury; Spread Eagle Rolleston; Bridge Street, Stretton; Bitham Lane, /Rolleston Road.

Route 33 is a dedicated school service and stops at Fauld Lane, Fauld; Park Lane, Tutbury; Duke St, Tutbury; Burton St/Ironwalls Lane, Tutbury; The de Ferrers Academy (St Mary's Drive).

Details of all routes and timetables for buses that serve the surrounding area can be found here: 

https://www.midlandclassic.com/routes-and-services/

For Route 33 and Midland Classic Route 1 pass holders please check the expiry date on your pass as they are not automatically renewed and issued annually anymore. 

For any replacements for a lost pass apply on-line www.staffordshire.gov.uk and enter Replacement School Bus Pass in the search box. They cost is £10.

UPDATE: 26th April 2021:

Latest information from Staffordshire County Council about travel and walking to school: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Schooltransport/Active-school-travel/Travelling-into-School.aspx 

FROM 17 JANUARY 2021

• Kingfisher Service (First Potteries, Uttoxeter - Hanley) will have a revised Monday to Friday timetable. 

FROM 18 JANUARY 2021

• Service 1 (Midland Classic, Burton - Horninglow) will operate a revised Saturday timetable, with some extra journeys, on Monday to Friday. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 1S (Midland Classic, Burton - Tutbury) won’t operate. Rolleston will be served by a revised service 401.
   
• Service 2 (Midland Classic, Burton - Stapenhill) will operate a Saturday timetable on Monday to Fridays. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 3 (Midland Classic, Burton - Winshill) won’t operate. Winshill will be served by a revised service 18.
   
• Service 4 (Midland Classic, Burton - Midway) will operate one return journey only.
   
• Service 8 (Midland Classic, Queens Hospital - Swadlincote) will operate a revised Saturday timetable, with some extra journeys, on Monday to Friday. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 9 (Midland Classic, Burton - East Midlands Gateway) will have a revised Sunday timetable. Monday to Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 10 (Midland Classic, Burton - Rough Hay) will operate a Saturday timetable on Monday to Fridays. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 11 (Midland Classic, Burton - Anglesey Road) will operate a Saturday timetable on Monday to Fridays. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 12 (Midland Classic, Burton - Lichfield) will have a revised Monday to Friday timetable. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 17 (Midland Classic, Burton - Clay Mills) will operate a Saturday timetable on Monday to Fridays. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Service 18 (Midland Classic, Burton - Dalebrook) will have a revised timetable and will divert via Winshill.
   
• Service 19 (Midland Classic, Burton - Ashby) will operate a revised Saturday timetable, with some extra journeys, on Monday to Friday. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Services 21 / 21E (Midland Classic, Burton - Swadlincote) will operate a revised Saturday timetable, with some extra journeys, on Monday to Friday. Saturday services will be unchanged.
   
• Services 401 / 402 / 402A / 403 (Midland Classic, Burton - Uttoxeter) will have a revised timetable. Route 401 will be diverted via Rolleston.
   
• Service X12 (Midland Classic, Burton - Lichfield) will operate a revised Saturday timetable, with some extra journeys, on Monday to Friday. Saturday services will be unchanged. 

FROM 24 JANUARY 2021

• Swift service (Trent Barton, Uttoxeter - Derby) won’t operate on Sundays.

Revised timetables will be available on the Staffordshire County Council website.

UPDATE: 20th August 2020 - Travel to School action plan

Staffordshire has now produced it's bespoke action plan for The de Ferrers Academy - you can find the main points and map below and the full plan at the bottom with other documents: