School Transport
The Derby High School’s central location makes it ideally situated for travel from any part of Bury, Radcliffe, Little Lever and even further afield.
Before traveling to and from school it is important to plan-ahead and consider different options. If you can, please consider whether your child can walk or cycle to school – it can be a safe and healthy way to make shorter trips. With new cycling and walking routes popping up across Bury, it is safer and easier than ever to get about on foot or by bike.
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If you do need to drive, please do not drive onto the school site, and park well away from the school crossing points and driveway to ensure we can keep our students and staff safe. We would also ask that you are considerate of our residential neighbours and avoid parking in any residential car parking or blocking any access
There are lots of buses which travel to the Bury Interchange. Many of our pupils walk to and from the Interchange daily (approx. 12 minutes).
If you are aged 11-16 you need an igo pass to pay the concessionary fare on buses in Greater Manchester:
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Transport To and From Radcliffe
Bee Network 513 - Bury, Radcliffe, Ridgley, Farnworth
School Bus - 899 Morning Bus 07:23 - 08:14
The 899 bus starts at Starling, Black Bull and travels via Ainsworth Road, Starling Road, Ainsworth Arms/Higher Ainsworth Road , Turks Road, Countess Lane, Kilburn Road, Westminster Avenue, Coronation Road, Pilkington Road, Lowe Street, Ainsworth Road, Water Street, Spring Lane, Bury Road, Radcliffe Road to The Derby High School.
899 Afternoon Bus 15:20 - 15:54
This afternoon bus will pick up from the stop outside school each day and travel: Radcliffe Road, The Derby High School, Manchester Road, Dumers Lane, Bury Street, Cross Lane, Spring Lane, Water Street, Ainsworth Road, Lowe Street, Pilkington Road, Coronation Road, Westminster Avenue, Kilburn Road, Countess Lane, Turks Road, Ainsworth Road, Higher Ainsworth Road/Ainsworth Arms, Starling Road to Starling Black Bull.
Transport To and From Walmersley And Bury
Students would need to change at Bury Interchange for high frequency services to get to and from school. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated school bus.
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This provides all the information needed for making the journey to school, be it by bus, train, cycling, tram or walking. This page is regularly updated and as a result if any changes occur between now and September it will show on this page.
If parents have any complaints or concerns regarding any of the bus services, please contact The Bee Network directly so that they can investigate. They can be contacted via: (0161) 244 1000 or you can follow their online complaints procedure here :
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Please make sure that you have read and discussed the following publication with your child:
If you need any more information regarding transport or claiming free travel please contact the School Office on 0161 764 1819.
