Branded Uniform Items

The school aims to keep compulsory branded items to a minimum.

Optional branded items available from Scholars:

• Ocean blue sweatshirt with school logo
• Ocean blue cardigan with school logo
• School book bag with school logo

Parents may choose branded or non-branded alternatives provided they match the school’s colour requirements.

Generic Uniform Requirements

The following items may be purchased from any retailer:

• Grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore dress
• Pale blue or white polo shirt
• Plain ocean blue sweatshirt, cardigan or fleece
• Blue and white checked summer dress (optional during warmer weather)
• Plain black shoes suitable for school wear

All uniform should:

• Be clean, practical and fit for purpose.
• Allow children to participate safely in school activities.
• Meet appropriate standards of modesty.
• Be free from large logos, slogans or inappropriate images.
• Be clearly labelled with the child’s name.

Footwear

Shoes should be:

• Plain black and suitable for everyday school use.
• Flat and secure.

The following are not permitted:

• Trainers (except for PE)
• Crocs
• Flip-flops
• High-heeled shoes
• Fashion footwear that is unsuitable for active school life

PE Kit

To reduce changing time and support physical activity, pupils should attend school wearing their PE kit on their designated PE days.

PE kit should be:

• Plain white T-shirt (unbranded)
• Plain navy or black shorts
• Plain navy or black leggings or jogging bottoms (colder weather)
• Trainers suitable for physical activity

No branded sportswear, football kits, club kits or clothing with large logos should be worn.

PE clothing should be kept simple, practical and suitable for a range of activities. No separate kits are required for different sports.

Jewellery, Hair and Accessories

Pupils may wear:

• A wristwatch (at the owner’s risk)
• One pair of small stud earrings

The following are not permitted:

• Dangling earrings
• Hooped earrings
• Multiple earrings
• Smart watches
• Smart glasses
• Smart jewellery or devices capable of recording, messaging, internet access, photography or communication

These restrictions support safeguarding, privacy and online safety requirements. Please see the school’s Digital Safety/Online Safety Policy for further information.

Hair should be:

• Clean and tidy
• Worn so that it does not interfere with learning or safety

Hair accessories should be modest, practical and in school-appropriate colours.

The school will make reasonable adjustments and considerations for religious and cultural dress requirements in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Coats, Hats and Bags

Pupils may wear:

• A suitable outdoor coat appropriate to the weather
• Hats, scarves and gloves during cold weather
• A book bag, backpack or school bag suitable for carrying school equipment

Coats and bags do not need to be branded.

Seasonal Items

During warmer weather pupils may wear:

• Grey shorts
• Blue and white checked summer dresses

No additional branded items are required at different times of the year.

Loaned and Pre-Loved Uniform

The school seeks to keep uniform affordable for all families.

Where available, pre-loved uniform may be obtained through school uniform exchanges, donations or other school-led initiatives.

Children may wear suitable non-branded alternatives where branded items are unavailable.

Non-Compliance

Where a child arrives at school without appropriate uniform, the school will work sensitively with parents and carers to understand any circumstances and agree a supportive resolution.

The school will always take account of affordability, equality duties and individual family circumstances when addressing uniform concerns.