Operating daily during term time, the minibus provides a return service from Penzance to Truro using the school's minibuses. Driven by a member of staff, the minibus makes frequent stops en route in public places ensuring pupils can wait in safety.

Not only proving useful for current pupils, the minibus also opens up access for pupils who wouldn't have considered the school before its introduction.

Mrs Wardman from Penzance, whose daughter Chloe uses the minibus, welcomed the pilot programme.

She said: "Travelling to Truro every day would not have been feasible due to where we live, but with the introduction of the school minibus it is now logistically possible. It's a wonderful service and the drivers are friendly and efficient. I'd highly recommend it."

Headmistress Caroline Pascoe adds that the minibus makes the school far more accessible and attractive to parents living further away from the school.

"At present the minibus service is a pilot study but we are confident with this term's uptake that it will continue, and we are prepared to consider opening up other routes."

For further information, call Frances Ellison on 01872 272830.