School uniform

School uniform is an important part of life at Priory. It helps children feel that they belong to our community, supports high expectations and reduces social pressure to wear particular fashions or brands.

Our uniform expectations are affordable, practical and inclusive. They reflect the cultural and religious diversity of our community, and we review them regularly to ensure families have suitable choices and receive value for money.

Children should attend school wearing the correct uniform and looking smart and ready for the school day.

School logo

Uniform displaying the Priory logo is not compulsory. We encourage children to have one school jumper or cardigan with the logo where possible, but plain green alternatives are equally acceptable.

Plain uniform must not display branded or designer logos. Iron-on Priory logos can be purchased from the School Office at a reasonable cost.

School uniform expectations

Children can choose from the following items:

• Grey or black trousers or shorts.

• Grey or black knee-length skirts or culottes.

• White or green shirts or blouses.

• A grey school dress.

• A green and white checked cotton dress.

• White or green polo shirts, either plain or displaying the school logo.

• Green jumpers or cardigans, either plain or displaying the school logo.

These should be worn with:

• Plain black shoes or trainers—no boots, heels or sandals.

• Plain white, green, grey or black socks, or tights in these colours.

The following expectations also apply:

• Clothing and footwear should not display branded logos.

• Make-up, nail varnish and false nails should not be worn.

• Long hair should be tied back.

• Religious headwear should be grey, green, black or white.

• Leggings worn underneath school uniform should be white, black, grey or green.

PE uniform

Children should come to school wearing their PE uniform on their designated PE days and will remain in it throughout the school day.

PE uniform consists of:

• A white round-neck T-shirt, either plain or displaying the school logo.

• A black sports jumper or hoodie, either plain or displaying the school logo.

• Plain black shorts, a sports skirt, tracksuit bottoms or leggings.

• Sensible trainers.

PE uniform must be plain, smart and in line with the school’s uniform expectations. Football kits, brightly branded sportswear and clothing displaying large logos should not be worn.

Jewellery and safety during PE

Children must come to school without jewellery on PE days. This includes earrings—both studs and hoops—necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches.

Jewellery can become caught on equipment or clothing and cause injury to the wearer or other children.

• Earrings must be removed before school on PE days.

• Staff are not permitted to remove or replace earrings.

• Taping over earrings is not an acceptable alternative to removing them.

• Long hair must be tied back during PE and sporting activities.

Thank you for helping children arrive ready to participate safely.

After-school sports clubs

Children should wear their normal school uniform unless it is also their designated PE day. Please send suitable sports or PE clothing for them to change into before the club begins.

Children should not attend school in PE uniform or a football kit solely because they have an after-school sports club.

Supporting families

We monitor school uniform and PE uniform consistently. Where a child is not wearing the expected uniform, we will work with their family to resolve the matter.

Parents and carers may be contacted and asked to provide the appropriate uniform. Where this is not possible, or a family needs additional support, the school can provide suitable spare uniform for the child to wear during the school day.

Please contact the School Office if you are experiencing difficulty obtaining uniform or would like information about second-hand uniform sales. We will respond sensitively and do our best to provide practical support.

Please label all clothing with your child’s name and class so that lost items can be returned.

Further information is available in our Parent Handbook and School Uniform Policy.