Uniform
Our uniform policy reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement. All pupils must dress according to the uniform policy.
Our school uniform is important to us. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school community and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity, which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It promotes harmony between different groups represented in the school, and it enhances security.
Our uniform supplier is Bromley Schoolwear. They supply jumpers, cardigans and ties and these can be purchased either online (link below), or via their shop which is by Bromley South train station.
Most items of school uniform are generic, e.g. grey/black trousers or skirt, white shirt, black shoes, and can be purchased from anywhere, e.g. a supermarket. The PE uniform is a plain white t-shirt or polo shirt, navy blue tracksuit bottoms or shorts, black trainers (no logos) or plimsolls - more details below.
Pupils are not allowed to wear fingernail polish or false nails; make-up is not allowed. Pupils may not wear any jewellery except for one watch only (no sound effects or games). Body piercing is prohibited, with the exception of a single, standard ear piercing. No other forms of body piercing will be allowed for any pupil. Pupils are not allowed to have tattoos of any kind on their body.
There will be occasions when the school decides that school uniform is not appropriate e.g. when taking part in a physical activity day, or wearing different clothes as a part of a fund raising event. Parents and carers will be notified in advance of what is the revised dress code on these days.
All children have equal access to wearing school uniform regardless of their culture, race, religion, gender, or disability.
Uniform expectations are as follows:
| Uniform Item | Notes |
|---|---|
Jumper |
Navy blue with a light blue trim. Embroidered with the school logo. Available from the school uniform supplier. |
Cardigan |
Navy blue with a light blue trim. Embroidered with the school logo. Available from the school uniform supplier. |
Tie |
Navy and light blue stripes. Available from the school uniform supplier. Elasticated, pre-tied, ties are available for children who can’t yet tie their ties independently. |
Cotton shirt |
White, collared. Can be purchased from anywhere. Short sleeve shirts are acceptable, particularly during hot weather. |
Trousers |
Grey. Can be purchased from anywhere. No large side pockets. |
Shorts |
Grey. Can be purchased from anywhere. Suitable during summer term / hot weather. No large side pockets. |
Skirt / pinafore |
Grey. Can be purchased from anywhere. |
Tights |
Grey. Can be purchased from anywhere. |
Summer dress |
Navy blue check. Can be purchased from anywhere. Suitable during summer term / hot weather. |
Shoes |
Plain black. No trainers / casual shoes. No logos. Closed toe and heel shoes only. Can be purchased from anywhere. See exemplars. |
Hair ties |
Plain ribbons, bows etc. In school colours (blue, grey or white). |
Hijab |
Plain blue, grey or white. |
PE uniform
| Uniform Item |
Notes |
|---|---|
Jogging bottoms |
Navy blue. Jogging bottoms embroidered with the school logo are available through the school office, but these are not required. Plain navy blue jogging bottoms can be purchased from anywhere. |
Shorts |
Navy blue. Can be purchased from anywhere. Suitable during summer term / hot weather. T-shirt or polo shirt White. Can be purchased from anywhere. |
T-shirt or polo shirt |
White. Can be purchased from anywhere. |
Sweatshirt |
Navy blue. Sweatshirts embroidered with the school logo are available through the school office, but these are not required. Plain navy blue jogging bottoms can be purchased from anywhere. |
Plimsolls or trainers |
Black. No logos. Can be purchased from anywhere. |
Swimwear |
When year groups go swimming, they will require swimming trunks / shorts, or a one-piece swimming costume / bathing suit, a swimming cap, and a towel. There are no specific requirements for colours. Please ensure that all swimwear is age appropriate. |
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
Book bag and/or rucksack |
Children are allowed to have a non-school branded bag, however please make sure that there are no large logos or slogans, and that all bags are suitable for a primary school environment (take note of any characters, etc., printed on the bags). |
Water bottle |
All children should have a water bottle. Please make sure that there are no large logos or slogans, and that all bottles are suitable for a primary school environment (take note of any characters, etc., printed on the bottles). |
Earrings |
Small, stud earrings only. No hoops or dangling earrings will be permitted. Children will be asked to remove these if they come into school wearing them. |
Watches |
Small, plain wrist watches (that will fit under a shirt/jumper sleeve) are permitted. |
Necklaces |
Not permitted. |
Bracelets |
Not permitted. |
Rings |
Not permitted. |
Make-up |
Not permitted. |
Nail polish |
Not permitted. |
The school will always be considerate and discrete in trying to establish why a pupil is not wearing the correct uniform. Pupils will not be made to feel uncomfortable, nor discriminated against because their parents are unable to provide them with the required items of school uniform. In line with our culture of honest conversation with parents and carers, we encourage discussion with the school at the earliest opportunity if there are any difficulties.
Parents and carers of pupils that do not wear their uniform correctly will be contacted and asked to bring a uniform. If this is not possible then pupils will be provided with the uniform they are missing, and parents will be asked to ensure correct uniform is worn the following day. If a child comes to school wearing something not considered to be appropriate or a part of our uniform policy, e.g. jewellery, teachers may ask them to remove it and will hand back to parents/carers following a discussion about why the item is not appropriate for school.
Children are encouraged, before leaving any room or space within the school, to check that they have everything.
Staff on duty at playtime or lunchtime, on the playground, in the Sports Hall, or on the field, check that there are no items left in that space; any unclaimed items are checked for name tags.
Any items found with a name label are returned to the child’s class; any items without a name label are placed in the lost property boxes which are made available twice a week on the playground for the children, parents or carers to look through at the end of the day.
Children should not bring valuable items into school. If a child comes into school with a valuable item, the teacher will put it in a safe place, e.g. desk drawer, and hand it to the parent/carer at the end of the day and ask that it not be brought back into school.
For children in Year 6 who walk home alone and so have a mobile phone, must switch them off (not on silent) as they enter the school grounds and then handed to their teacher to store in a safe place. Mobile phones will be returned once on the playground as children are being dismissed.