Getting to and from School

WALKING AND CYCLING

There is one main entrance for students who walk or cycle to enter the School which is on Woodlands Avenue. Cyclists depart from school via an exclusive cycle exit path which joins Shelgate Walk. On foot, students leave via Woodlands Avenue gate. 

Although every precaution is taken over the safety of bicycles (including CCTV), we are unable to accept responsibility for damage to them.  The school recommends a D Lock for all bikes stored in the bike shed. The cycle shelter is locked from 8:25am to 3:00pm.

DRIVING

We encourage all students to try to take public transport, walk or cycle to school. Our on site carpark is for staff only. We have no dedicated area near the school for dropping off or picking up students by car, as the area at the front of reception is reversed for buses and disabled visitors.

If you have to drive your child to/from school, please arrange to meet them in a safe place off site. Please be respectful of our neighbours and do not park on yellow lines or block driveways. 

HORSEMAN COACHES

Click here for details of the coach that serves the school from Three Mile Cross to Bulmershe, via Lower Earley.

READING BUSES

Reading Buses run several services to Bulmershe School, with some significant improvements made over the last few years, making them easier to use and understand.

To find out which route is the best for you, visit: www.reading-buses.co.uk/schools. Here you will you’ll find timetables, maps and fares.

The best prices are available by purchasing a simplyReading smartcard.  Instead of buying paper tickets when you get on the bus, you buy tickets in advance and save.

You can buy tickets or top up smartcards

• on the Reading Buses online ticket shop
• at the Reading Buses Shop in the Broad Street Mall, Reading
• via the Reading Buses mobile app
• with contactless cards on the bus from the driver

Reading Buses Route Map

(As of Autumn Term 2022)