Primary 7 to S1

For 2026/27 Midlothian Council are implementing an annual transport application model across mainstream and ASN to ensure accurate data, improve allocation, uptake and efficiency and support a demand-led service. You must apply using the link below and have until Friday 29th May to complete the application. 

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Key policy points:

• Mainstream pupils: Pupils attending their catchment school over 2 miles away generally qualify for free or supported transport. Those under 2 miles may also qualify if there’s no safe walking route or if public transport requires walking more than 2 miles. Pupils attending via a placing request are not eligible.

• ASN pupils: If a child’s additional support needs mean mainstream transport is not suitable, we may provide alternative arrangements following an individual assessment with the school and relevant professionals.

What you need to know

• Apply every year; assessment is made against the published policy and applying does not guarantee transport.

• Eligibility depends on distance, availability of any walking route, and individual needs; placing requests are not transport eligible.

• If approved, you may be offered a dedicated school bus place, public transport support, shared/individual vehicle, mileage reimbursement, or (where appropriate) a PTB

• Click on this link to take you to the School transport page, click on "School transport for mainstream schools" and then complete the application. School Transport Applications