So that your child can travel to and from School safely, please talk to them about Road Safety and road hazards that may be encountered on their daily journey. Click here for useful Road Safety advice and information
Transport Assistance
Your child may be entitled to free assistance with transport to school in certain circumstances.
Full details and application forms are available from the Hampshire Website
In the event of having to drive to school during periods of extreme winter weather please see the following guide:
Tips for driving in Snow and Ice
Travelling to School
The Wavell School has an active School Travel Plan, which aims to ensure the safety of all site users. Our priority is to encourage healthy habits and therefore walking and cycling are promoted. A copy of the School Travel Plan can be viewed at the School’s Reception.
Parents are not to drive onto the School Site to drop off or collect students*
*Permits are only granted in exceptional circimstances- please contact us to apply
Procedures for dropping off and collecting your child - Information for new Parents
Walking
The main pedestrian access to the School is via the Lynchford Road pedestrian crossing opposite the School gates. Pedestrians and cyclists should use the controlled crossing and footpath into the school playground. Alternatively students are able to enter via the side gate accessed using the Chartwell Gardens pathway. The main car park is out of bounds to pedestrians and cyclists for reasons of safety.
Walking Zones surrounding The Wavell School
Cycling
A bicycle can only be used if the Headteacher has issued a Hampshire County Council permit following both student and parents/carers agreeing to and signing the to responsibilities set out in the Cycle to School Permit Application which can be downloaded below:
Permits will be withdrawn if students do not obey these conditions or if they do not show good sense. Cycle to School Permit Application forms are also available from Reception.
By Bus
Stagecoach Buses 1 and 41 stop within a few minutes walk of the school at Alexandra Road and Napier Gardens, off Queens Avenue.
By Car
Parents are not to drive into the School grounds to drop off or collect students
Please do not drop off on Lynchford Road next to the Pedestrian Crossing itself. This is extremely dangerous for the child concerned, the other children using the crossing and other drivers. It is also crucial that you do not drop off and pick up your children in the local streets close to the school where our students, your children, are crossing the road and cycling to School. It is not safe.
Napier Gardens car park can be a convenient place in which to drop off and collect your children. Please note that this is a 'Pay and Display' car park however you are able to request a Park Wise permit from the school which entitles you to free parking at set times of the day.
The School has an automated gate system and entrance during the day is by appointment only. If you require access please speak to Reception via the intercom. Please do not obstruct the School drive nor block the emergency entrance to the School main quadrangle. There is a 5 mph speed limit on the School site and "sleeping policemen" are in place. Please note that outside School hours, the site has a one-way system, which you can view via this link.
Letters concerning Parking and Travel
Letters concerning Parking and Travel
- Park and Stride 14.03.24
- Lynchford Road Traffic Management 11.10.22
- Cycling to School - Information for Parents 07.09.22
- Scooters 26.04.21
Vehicles on Site
Event Parking
