Mead Vale Primary School Tops UK Active Travel Challenge

Pupils at Mead Vale Community Primary School in Weston-super-Mare are celebrating after finishing first in North Somerset in the UK’s biggest inter-school active travel challenge, the Big Walk and Wheel 2026.

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Organised by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans), the national event ran from 16–27 March 2026, encouraging children and families to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school to improve health, reduce congestion and cut air pollution.

Abbie Edbrooke, Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Officer, North Somerset Council congratulated the school, saying:

“I’d like to extend my congratulations to you and the whole Mead Vale Community Primary School on achieving 1st place in North Somerset in the National Big Walk and Wheel Challenge 2026. Reaching an outstanding 86.73% of journeys made by active travel is an exceptional achievement. Pupils completed an incredible 1,702 journeys during the challenge—an effort that clearly demonstrates your school’s commitment to active, healthy and sustainable travel.”

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Headteacher Jo Jaloszynski said:

“We are incredibly proud of our pupils for this amazing achievement. Not only have they secured first place, but they’ve shown real dedication to making healthier and more sustainable choices. It’s fantastic to see the positive impact this has had on their wellbeing and our school community. The children are wearing their achievement badges with such pride.”