Home-to-school transport

I'm writing as a Lincolnshire resident as I'm aware that many pupils, particularly those with additional needs, may be travelling significant distances to access suitable schools.

I would like to better understand how this is affecting transport arrangements.

For the period from 1 May 2024 to the present date, please confirm:

1) The number of pupils receiving home-to-school transport who are travelling outside their local area (please define 'local' as used by the council).

2) The average and maximum distance travelled by pupils receiving council-funded transport.

3) The number of pupils transported via taxi or individual transport arrangements.

4) The number of transport routes or arrangements that have been put in place due to a lack of available places at nearer schools.

5) Any internal reports or summaries assessing the impact of distance and rurality on school transport costs.
 

1) May 25 to Mar 26 - 917 pupils\students travelled to a school\college outside of Lincolnshire.

2) Distances are not stored historically, therefore information is provided as at 24/03/26.

Average Distance 8.4 miles.

Maximum distance is 159 miles (this pupil only travels Mon AM & Fri PM).

3) As at 24/03/26 - 153 pupils are authorised for Lone Transport and 4588 pupils\students travel in a taxi

4) As at 24/03/26 1016 pupils have an Eligibility due to "Designated oversubscribed-placed by LCC" None of these pupils are authorised Lone Transport.

5) No internal reports.