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School streets

What is a School street?

School Streets stop access to vehicles outside a school at drop-off and pick-up times.

image of the main reception of a school with pupil walking towards it

School Streets aim to create an environment around schools that is:

  • pleasant
  • safe
  • child-friendly

We also want to encourage more families and children to travel to school.  

The benefits of School streets?

School Streets reduce:

  • moving traffic on the road outside the school
  • eases parking pressures 
  • helps to reduces air quality pollutants outside the school entrance

School Streets are a main part of our commitment to keep all children safe on their travel to school.

This aligns with West Yorkshire’s Vision Zero goal of zero road deaths or serious injuries by 2040.

Wakefield currently has 14 School Streets across the district.

Wakefield School street locations

Find maps of the location of current School Streets:

Altofts Junior School
Map of Altofts Junior School school street

This map shows the School Street at Altofts Junior School on Ash Tree Gardens. It also shows the Park and Stride route from Lidl on Altofts Road, and other features that help people travel to and from the school in greener ways.


Castleford Park Junior Academy
map of Castleford park junior school, school street location

This map shows the School Streets at Castleford Park Junior Academy on Leake Street, Medley Street and Morrison Street. It also shows where families can park at the Civic Centre car parks and walk to school. The map shows routes and features that help children and families travel safely.


Cherry Tree Academy
Map of the location of Holy Cherry Tree school street

This map shows the School Streets at Cherry Tree Academy on Cobblers Lane and Harefield Road. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from The Cobbler. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely to and from school.


Darrington CE Primary School
Map of the location of Darrington primary school, school street

This map shows the School Street at Darrington CE Primary School on Philips Lane. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from The Spread. The map shows routes that help families walk to school more safely.


Dimple Well Infant School
Map of location of Dimple Well Infant School, school street

This map shows the School Streets at Dimple Well Infant School on Dimple Wells Lane and Dimple Well Close. It also shows Park and Stride walks from Thorn Tree, Ossett Cricket Club and Simple Well Lodge Hotel. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely.


Fairburn View Primary School
Map of location of Fairburn View Primary School, school street

This map shows the School Street at Fairburn View Primary School on Stansfield Drive. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from The Green Bowling Club. The map shows routes that help families walk to school safely


Featherstone All Saints
Map of the location of Featherstone All Saints school street

This map shows the School Street at Featherstone All Saints on North Close. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from All Saints Church. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely.


Girnhill Infant School
Map of the location of Girnhill Infant School, school street

This map shows the School Street at Girnhill Infant School on Hardwick Road. It also shows Park and Stride walks from Lidl and Nisa Local. The map shows routes that help families walk safely to school.


Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School
map of the location of Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, school street

This map shows the School Streets at Holy Family and St Michael’s Catholic Primary School on Cobblers Lane and Harefield Road. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from The Cobbler. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely.


Kettlethorpe High School
Map of the location of Kettlethorpe High School, school street

This map shows the School Street at Kettlethorpe High School on Kettlethorpe Hall Drive. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from Asda Wakefield. The map shows routes that help students and families travel safely.


Mill Dam School Ackworth
Map of the location of Mill Dam School Ackworth school street

This map shows the School Street at Mill Dam School Ackworth on Millgate. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from Bell Lane Car Park. The map shows routes that help families walk to school safely.


Pontefract Carleton Park J and I School
Map of the location of Pontefract Carleton Park J and I School, school street

This map shows the School Street at Pontefract Carleton Park J&I School on Moxon Close. It also shows the Park and Stride walk from The Carleton. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely.


Ryhill JI Nursery School
Map of the location of Ryhill JI Nursery School, school street

This map shows the School Street at Ryhill JI Nursery School on Chapel Street. It also shows Park and Stride walks from Ryhill Leisure Centre and Mill Lane. The map shows routes that help families walk to school safely.


South Parade Primary School Ossett
Map of the location of South Parade Primary School Ossett school street

This map shows the School Streets at South Parade Primary School on Westwood Road and Queens Walk. It also shows Park and Stride walks from Prince of Wales and Malagor. The map shows routes that help children and families travel safely.


More about School Streets

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal rule that stops traffic from using certain roads near a school at busy times. These times are usually at school drop-off and pick-up and can be different for each school.

During these times, the road becomes a walking and cycling zone.

Most vehicles are not allowed to enter the street unless they have a permit or are exempt.

Only the Police can enforce a School Street. If a driver enters without permission during restricted times, they may get a fine.

Funding

The first 14 School Streets were paid for using money from the Government’s Active Travel Fund.

Future School Streets will depend on:

  • how well the current ones work
  • whether more funding is available

Safety

A risk assessment has been done on the walking routes between Park and Stride areas and the school.

Studies from across the UK show that School Streets do not increase road safety problems when they are put in place.

Permits and exemptions

During School Street hours, vehicles cannot enter unless they:

  • have a permit, or
  • are exempt

Permits are given to:

  • residents who live on the School Street and need to access their home or garage
  • schools, which get a set number of permits. Headteachers can give these to:
    • staff who need to travel during restricted times
    • pupils or parents with a medical or mobility need that would stop the child from getting to school without a permit

Exempt vehicles include:

  • Emergency services
  • Doctors or NHS staff visiting patients who live on a School Street
  • Delivery vehicles
  • Council or utility vehicles doing road or repair work
  • Vehicles used by the school to transport people

When School Streets operate

School Streets run Monday to Friday, all year round.

Road signs show:

  • when the restrictions apply
  • the times for each school (these can vary)

Park and Stride

Park and Stride areas are places where parents and carers can:

  • park their car
  • walk the rest of the way to school with their child

This helps keep roads near schools safer and quieter.

Residents and businesses

Homes and businesses on a School Street will receive three access permits.

More permits can be requested by emailing:

schoolstreets@wakefield.gov.uk

People should still try to avoid driving during restricted times. If they must drive, they should go very slowly to help keep children and families safe.

Anyone who drives in a School Street without a permit during restricted times is breaking the law.

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