Pupils are expected to dress smartly and to wear school uniform in all school activities. We feel it gives the children a sense of belonging and encourages equality amongst their peers.
Uniform
- Grey (not black) plain Skirt, or Trousers, or Pinafore Dress;
- *Summer Uniform extra option: red checked/ gingham dress, or grey (not black) school shorts;
- Plain white shirt/ blouse, with maroon/silver diagonal-striped school tie;
- Maroon cardigan or v-necked knitted sweatshirt ideally with a grey striped neck and school logo;
- Plain grey/white socks with skirt/dress; grey/black socks with shorts or trousers; or grey tights;
Footwear
- Suitable and appropriate black footwear must be worn. No large or high heels, no sandals (even in summer), no heelies, no boots and no trainers may be worn in school.
- However, in poor weather, boots may, of course, be worn for children walking to and from school, but these must be changed upon arrival as they are not part of the school uniform.
*Optional Summer uniform may be worn from the Easter holiday onwards.
Physical Education Kit
The correct kit should be worn for Physical Education and Swimming lessons.
All P.E. Kit should be kept in a bag, labelled with your child’s name and kept on his/her/their peg, or in the relevant storage box at all times during school hours, other than when in use.
- Earrings, watches and any other form of jewellery are not permitted to be worn in any P.E. lesson.
- Black elasticated plimsolls/ pumps;
- Black shorts;
- White polo shirt ideally featuring the school logo;
- Black Training shoes are permitted for some sports which will be advised by the class teacher;
- In cooler weather, children may wear a black tracksuit (and if appropriate hat and gloves to participate safely in activities if particularly chilly - no scarves) for outdoor P.E. lessons.
- Football boots and shinpads may be worn if advised by the teacher.
- Please note that for some activities, children will participate bare-footed.
- Long hair needs to be tied back for PE lessons.
For Swimming
Swimwear must be appropriate for each child.
- One-piece Swimsuit (all girls), or trunks (no long shorts);
- Swimming cap (compulsory for all children with longer hair);
- Towel;
- Please bring swimming kit in a waterproof bag;
- Earrings, or any other form of jewellery are not permitted in any P.E. lesson (including Swimming).
Team Kit
When representing their school, children will be provided with the appropriate kit for inter-school matches and competitions. We kindly request that any used kit is washed and returned to school (in a bag bearing your child’s name) at your earliest convenience, so it may be used for the next team/ fixtures.
Science, Art and Design, and Design and Technology Activities:
Protective clothing, such as an adult’s old shirt or a plastic overall with sleeves is useful and will help to protect school uniform.
From our last parent questionnaire, the uniform was endorsed by the majority of parents.
NB – Parents/carers with children with medical conditions may contact school to agree uniform variations.
Uniform containing logos is available is available from 'Something Special', ST10 1AB, t: 01538 752840. Please do not have your child's initials embroidered onto the outside of any uniform or kit.
Support for Uniform
We are proud to support our school community. As such, we have a ‘used uniform scheme’ which stocks a small selection of uniform items and is available to all families.
If your child is in receipt of Pupil Premium and needs school uniform, please contact the school office to discuss ways in which we can help.
