Orkney Islands Council provides school transport for pupils who live out with walking distance, and the provision is described in the Authority’s School Transport Policy.
Free transport is provided by OIC for pupils who live on the island (the school catchment area). The school transport provider is Albert Clark (Hoy) & Adam Clark (Longhope). For pick up/drop off times, telephone 791 315.
Full details of the authority’s School Transport including entitlement, catchment areas, collection / drop off points, code of conduct and provision for pupils with additional support needs is available on the following webpage:
http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/School-Transport.htm
Travel to and from School
Bus transport to North Walls is provided by a single operator with 2 buses.
A & F Clark, Quoydale, Hoy. 01856 791 315
Parents should remind their child(ren) that, in the interests of safety, good behaviour is expected from all pupils travelling on school transport.
Transport for Pre-school Children
There is normally no provision of transport by the local authority for pre-school age children unless otherwise agreed.
School Transport Application Form