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Transport
The Maelor School Transport Service
The Maelor School offers a number of transport routes for pupils who wish to attend the school but are not eligible for free home-to-school transport. These services are provided directly by the school in partnership with Pat's Coaches, offering a safe, reliable and convenient travel option for families.
Any enquiries regarding the Pat's Coaches transport service should be directed to Ella Ward, School Business Manager, at Ella.Ward@maelorschool.org.uk.
Shuttle ID - Digital Bus Pass System
The Maelor School is pleased to introduce Shuttle ID, our new digital bus pass system for pupils travelling on school transport. Designed to enhance safeguarding, improve efficiency and provide greater visibility, Shuttle ID replaces physical card passes with a secure digital solution.
Using the Shuttle ID platform, parents and carers can register their child for transport, manage payments and access important travel information. The system provides a simple and convenient way to manage school transport arrangements throughout the academic year.
In addition, Shuttle ID offers parents and carers added reassurance by providing visibility of when their child boards and leaves the bus, helping to support a safe and reliable journey to and from school.
Annual bus passes for the new academic year (2026/2027) are now available to purchase, either through Direct Debit or by upfront payment.
Day passes will be available to purchase from 3 September 2026, once annual pass numbers have been confirmed.
To purchase a bus pass or learn more about the available transport routes, please follow the links below. For any enquiries regarding school transport or Shuttle ID, please contact Ella Ward, School Business Manager, at Ella.Ward@maelorschool.org.uk
Route X & Y - https://passenger.shuttleid.uk/client/1146890d-97cb-4738-bd90-0fa2065bd650/78579244-2df0-4621-8287-25bf7dda4632
School Transport Fees – Academic Year 2026–2027
| Transport 1st Child (10 x Monthly Direct Debit) | £ 111.30 per month |
| Transport 2nd Child (10 x Monthly Direct Debit) | £ 100.90 per month |
| Transport Year 11 (9 x Monthly Direct Debit) | £ 116.22 per month |
| Transport Maelor Sixth Year 12 (10 x Monthly Direct Debit) | £ 107.60 per month |
| Transport Maelor Sixth Form Year 13 (9 x Monthly Direct Debit) | £ 89.89 per month |
| Transport 1st Child (Upfront Payment) | £ 1,076 annually |
| Transport 2nd Child (Upfront Payment) | £ 975 annually |
| Transport Year 11 (Upfront Payment) | £ 1000 annually |
| Transport Maelor Sixth Year 12 (Upfront Payment) | £ 808 annually |
| Transport Maelor Sixth Form Year 13 (Upfront Payment) | £ 773 annually |
Discount for Upfront Payment
Important Note: Transport charges apply until the pupil's final day in school prior to the commencement of the examination season.
- Pupils in Years 7–10 and Year 12 can pay for transport in full upon registration over 10 monthly instalments (October 2026 – July 2027).
- Pupils in Year 11 and Year 13 can pay for transport in full upon registration over 9 monthly instalments (September 2026 – May 2027)
Important Note: Access to the transport service is strictly limited to pupils who have a digital bus pass that is purchased from Shuttle ID.
Key Information
There is key information at the bottom of this page that contains the following:
- The Maelor School Bus Timetable for Pat's Coaches 2026/2027.
- The Maelor School Transport Terms & Conditions for 2026/2027.
- The Maelor School Behaviour Policy.
Important Note: Please ensure you have reviewed all 3 documents.
Free School Transport
Wrexham County Borough Council may provide free home-to-school transport for eligible pupils in the following circumstances:
- The pupil lives more than three miles from their nearest appropriate secondary school.
- The route to the school has been assessed by the Council and deemed hazardous.
- The pupil requires transport on medical grounds and there is no suitable public transport available.
- Transport to a specific school is identified as an essential requirement within the pupil's Individual Development Plan (IDP).
In certain cases, transport may be approved on medical, social or educational grounds where it is considered essential and meets the criteria set out within the Council's transport policy.
* An appropriate school is defined as the nearest school that provides suitable education for the pupil's age, ability and educational needs.
Eligibility Enquiries
If you believe your child may be eligible for free school transport, please contact the Wrexham County Borough Council School Transport Department on 01978 292056.
Further Information
For further information regarding school transport at The Maelor School, please contact:
Ella Ward
School Business Manager
Ella.Ward@maelorschool.org.uk