Parental Information

Parking Near School

A Guide to Parking Safely at Our School

Inconsiderate and dangerous parking around our school has become a big problem, putting the safety of children and others at risk. 

We all want to keep our children safe and respect our neighbours and all members of the school and local community so here are some top tips, if you drive to school, on how you can make a difference.

How Can You Help?

• Park further away and walk to school
• Keep your speed down
• Park in a safe place following the Highway Code 
• Do not park on pavements 
• Turn your engine off as soon as you have parked
• Keep the school gates clear at all times - stopping here, even to drop off your child for a short period of time, is dangerous
• Do not enter the school car park unless authorised to do so 
• Do not block local residents' drives
• Leave the middle of the road free, with enough room for other road users to easily pass through
• Leave enough room for emergency vehicles to easily pass through 
• Make sure your child leaves and enters your vehicle safely to and from the pavement
• Check for pedestrians and cyclists before opening a car door
• Take care when reversing
• Remember - it only takes one vehicle to be parked inconsiderately for there to be an impact on accessibility to emergency services or others. Don't be that one. 

Have You Considered?

• Walking or cycling to school instead?  This is a great way to contribute to a child's 60 minutes of activity a day and is easy to incorporate into your daily routine.  Try it once a week at first and see how easy it can be.
• Parking nearby but not on Packington Nook Lane or Castle Way.  If you live too far away to walk, or need your car for your commute to work, you can still walk part of the way.  Doing this every day could add up to an adult's recommended 30 minutes of moderate exercise, 5 times a week.
• Car Sharing is a great way to reduce congestion and save you pennies.  Team up with other parents or carers who live nearby - share the cost and halve the hassle!

Reporting Parking Violations 

To report a parking violation, please follow the link to report via the Leicestershire police website here. 

Your Questions Answered...

Can I double park if I remain in my vehicle?

No. Vehicles parked in the middle of a road, or double parked on opposite sides of a road, cause obstruction for all road users and may obstruct the line of sight for pedestrians and children crossing the road.

Am I okay to park on the zig-zag or 'Keep Clear' markings if I am only there for a few minutes?

No. Under no circumstances should you park on zig-zag or 'Keep Clear' markings at any time.  These are there to protect school entrances and leave a clear view of the street for pedestrians.