Travelling to/from school
Transport to and from Meadowhead School and Sixth Form, Autumn 2026
(Please note: Bus information correct as of September 2026. Please check with operators directly for the latest information).
Cycle
A large number of our students choose to cycle to school and we provide extensive cycle parking for students. Meadowhead School has Green Flag status as an environmental school.
Car
Meadowhead is easily accessible by car either North-South (along the A61) or East-West (along the Bochum Parkway). We would encourage car-sharing whenever possible.
Walk
Many students walk to school from nearby locations. New pedestrian crossings have been added to Dyche Lane. Students can enter the site from either Dyche Lane or Chesterfield Road (next to the Village Hotel, formerly Double Tree).
Sheffield Bus Network (extract) Source – Travel South Yorkshire, September 2026 – subject to change
Bus
The school is well-connected to the Sheffield bus network, especially along the A61/Chesterfield Road and there are a range of Sheffield and Chesterfield services that stop near school. Two school buses serve the school:
725 School Bus from Bradway
(0755/1505) to Meadowhead (0810/1450).719 School Bus from Gleadless Townend
(07:30/15:55) to Meadowhead (07:40/15:45).
Under Discussion – Autumn 2026:
The school has been working with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority to improve connectivity east-west along the ring road towards Charnock, Gleadless Townend and beyond. The school has provided a limited minibus service for some Sixth Formers from this area. Follow the school on social media for further updates.
Sheffield City Council’s home to school travel policy states that families living within the statutory walking distances are not eligible for a ‘free’ bus pass, unless there is no safe walking route available.
If you have any queries about eligibility, please contact Customer Services on 0114 2734567 or by email customerservices@sheffield.gov.uk
NB. Travel support for children and young people with Special Educations Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) with an Education Health & Care Plan or Statement of Special Educational Needs is covered by a separate policy, and all applications are assessed against individual needs. If you have any queries about SEND travel support, please contact the Assessment & Training Team on 0114 2053542 or by email Indetravel@sheffield.gov.uk
We, as Meadowhead School, have provided links to the websites below which can help you plan your child's journey to school.
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Travel South Yorkshire - Journey Planner, Live Departures, Timetable Finder and more.
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Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass
The Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass means a single fare on Bus and Tram is capped at £1 anywhere in South Yorkshire, with other discounted multi journey tickets available with a valid pass.
You can also get 50% off local Northern train fares for travel in South Yorkshire.
If you are under 16 years old, you can apply for a Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass. If your child is under 16 years old, then you can apply on their behalf.