Introduction
At St Mary’s, we believe that wearing a school uniform is important in ensuring high standards and a sense of pride and belonging to the school. Our policy is that all children within the school pupils should wear clothing that is in keeping with a purposeful learning ethos. The Governors and staff support the wearing of this uniform.
Our policy is based on the belief that a school uniform:
- promotes a sense of pride in the school
- engenders a feeling of belonging
- is practical and distinctive
- identifies the children with the school
- makes children feel equal to one another in terms of appearance
- reflects the sense of community that the school takes pride in.
Expectations
- There is a formal school uniform to which children are expected to adhere, and the co-operation of parents in maintaining the standard of dress is expected.
- Items not available through the school website can be purchased at any chain/department store, providing they meet the school’s requirements.
- We reserve the right to forbid items of clothing, accessories and footwear that are not on the School Uniform list; are unacceptably dangerous in school or against the interests of the children at large.
- Only wristwatches and stud earrings are permitted and hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back. Earrings are required to be covered or removed for P.E. sessions.
- On health and safety grounds, no jewellery is to be worn at school.
- ‘Extreme haircuts/colours’ and washable transfers or tattoos are also not permitted.
- All sweatshirts or cardigans must have the school logo on them.
Uniform
The expectation of all children is that they wear the correct school uniform, which is appropriate for the weather.
Winter
Reception and KS1
- School sweatshirt/cardigan/jumper with the school logo
- Blue polo shirt with school logo or blue shirt with a school tie
- Grey trousers, shorts or grey skirt/grey pinafore dress (knee-length)
- Plain socks or tights in school uniform colours.
- Black shoes.
KS2
- School sweatshirt/cardigan/jumper with the school logo
- Blue shirt with a school tie
- Grey trousers, shorts or grey skirt/grey pinafore dress (knee-length)
- Plain socks or tights in school uniform colours.
- Black shoes.
Please note – ties must be worn with blue shirts, not polo shirts. If wearing a shirt, a tie must be worn with it. Ties are available for purchase form the school office.
Summer
- School sweatshirt/cardigan with the school logo
- Blue polo shirt with school logo or plain blue polo shirt
- Grey trousers, skirt, pinafore dress, shorts or blue and white striped (or checked) dress
- Plain socks in school uniform colours.
- Black shoes (must cover the child’s toes).
PE Kit – All ages (new for September 2026)
- PE bag
- Royal blue school logo’d PE T-shirt
- Navy blue school logo’d ¼ zip or full zip tracksuit top
- Navy blue shorts or navy tracksuit pants
- Black plimsolls (KS2 can have trainers for outdoor use)
Non-compulsory items (available to order from the school website)
- School logo summer hats and book bags.
Purchasing Uniform
- School uniform can be ordered from Price and Buckland (our uniform provider), and Signosaurus (our PE kit provider).
- School badges and ties can be purchased from the school office.
Second Hand Uniform
Second hand uniform is available from the PTFA. If you have uniform your child has grown out of, and you would like to donate it as second hand, please speak to the school office.
