Transport to and From Perins
In-catchment buses
Eligible children living within the catchment area for Perins School will receive free transport to and from school through Hampshire County Council.
If you live within the catchment area and live far enough away from school to qualify for free transport, this will be provided by Hampshire County Council.
You will need to apply for transport soon after your child has been offered a place at Perins (the deadline for applications to Hampshire County Council for the 2023-24 school year was 31st May 2024).
To apply for transport and for further details on eligibility, routes and replacement bus passes please visit the School Transport Website or telephone 01962 845327.
Out-of-catchment buses
There are several bus operators that transport out-of-catchment students who attend Perins School. As prices change annually please contact the operator for more information.
Public service:
Public buses cover students travelling from Winchester, Alton, and Petersfield.
Alton The number 64 Stagecoach public bus serves Alton.
Petersfield (via West Meon and East Meon) The number 67 Stagecoach public bus serves Petersfield, going via West Meon and East Meon.
Winchester The number 64 and 67 Stagecoach public buses serve Winchester.
Private service:
Basingstoke Mortons Travel operates private hire buses for Perins students from and to Basingstoke and the surrounding area. This is a private arrangement between Mortons and parents where payment is made directly to the company.
Contact: Please email Jayne Jackson jayne.jackson@nationalexpress.com soon after your child has been offered a place at Perins, with the students name and address and a parent’s mobile number. There is no obligation to the place until the first payment is due. Morton’s deadline for applications is 31st May. For in-year transfers, places on the service will be subject to availability.
Late buses
Some students use the public bus service for out of normal school hours transport home.
Mortons also operates a late bus for students who already use its school buses to and from Alresford, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If your child wishes to use this free late bus service, please book directly through Mortons.
Please note, there is no free late service for students who live in the catchment area, but they may be able to pay to use some of the late services provided by the public bus companies that serve the out-of-catchment students.
