School Uniform

School Uniform Policy

It is school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. We provide a complete list of the items needed for school uniform in the link above.

School colours are grey and bottle green.

Our policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:

  • promotes a sense of pride in the school;
  • engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
  • is practical and smart;
  • identifies the children with the school;
  • prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in class;
  • makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
  • is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents;
  • is designed with health and safety in mind.

Uniform List

Reception to Year 6

Uniform Requirement

GIRLS WINTER

Grey Tunic, Skirt or Trousers

White Polo Shirt except for Y6 pupils who wear formal white shirt and school tie Sensible Black Shoes (No boots or trainers) except Reception. As children in reception follow 'free flow' play sessions we recommend they wear plain black or white trainers (preferably with Velcro fastenings) which are suitable for all school activities.

White, black or Grey socks/tights (no leggings) Grey V neck Sweatshirt/cardigan with logo or Grey V neck Knitted jumper/cardigan with logo

GIRLS SUMMER

Green and White Check Dress

Sweatshirt or Cardigan with logo as above

Sensible Black Shoes. (No open toed sandals) except Reception. As children in reception follow 'free flow' play sessions we recommend they wear plain black or white trainers (preferably with Velcro fastenings) which are suitable for all school activities.

Ribbons, hair bands etc. should be suitable for school and comply with school colours

BOYS WINTER/ SUMMER UNIFORM

Grey Trousers, short trousers can be worn in summer

White Polo Shirt except for Y6 pupils who wear formal white shirt and school tie Grey V neck Sweatshirt with logo  or Grey V neck Knitted jumper with logo Sensible Black Shoes (No boots or trainers) except Reception. As children in reception follow 'free flow' play sessions we recommend they wear plain black or white trainers (preferably with Velcro fastenings) which are suitable for all school activities.

White or Grey Socks

PE KIT GIRLS & BOYS

White "T" Shirt, Black Shorts (Grey or Black sweatshirt and joggers may be worn for outside games only in the Winter)

Footwear (outdoor) - black trainers for outside PE or clubs. 

Footwear (indoor) - black trainers or plimsols. For yoga, trampoline socks with a grip can be worn if necessary.

Swimming - Swimming costume and hat for KS2 pupils only will be required for one term – dates will be provided on the parent calendar.

Sports Clubs - where possible, kit for clubs should resemble the usual PE kit. However, for certain sports, additional kit may be needed. For example, football socks and shin pads for football.

BAGS ETC.

A drawstring bag made of soft material or a school PE bag, marked with the child's name. A small book bag is useful for books etc.

ART OVERALL

A painting overall e.g. a discarded adult shirt complete with buttons and tightened cuffs should be provided for use in the art lessons.

Nursery Uniform Requirement

GIRLS

Joggers OR Green and White Check Dress (summer only), grey tunic or skirt (please ensure black cycling shorts are worn underneath for when the children are on play apparatus or participating in PE sessions.)

White Polo Shirt

White or Grey socks/tights (no leggings) Grey V neck Sweatshirt/cardigan with logo or Grey V neck Knitted jumper/cardigan with logo

As children in Nursery follow 'free flow' play sessions we recommend they wear plain black or white trainers (preferably with Velcro fastenings) which are suitable for all school activities

Ribbons, hair bands etc. should be suitable for school and comply with school colours

BOYS

Joggers OR grey shorts (summer only)

White Polo Shirt

White or Grey socks/tights (no leggings) Grey V neck Sweatshirt/cardigan with logo or Grey V neck Knitted jumper/cardigan with logo

As children in Nursery follow 'free flow' play sessions we recommend they wear plain black or white trainers (preferably with Velcro fastenings) which are suitable for all school activities

We are delighted to announce that, in response to our parent questionnaire, we have arranged for our school uniform to be available from two suppliers:

Stitch Design: 
www.stitchdesign.co.uk 

www.stitchdesign.co.uk/uniform/manorparkprimaryschool

01256 771 999

Schoolwear Inc: 

www.schoolwearinc.co.uk/school/manor-park-primary-academy â€‹0795 144 2734

Prices and delivery vary with each supplier  so please choose the supplier you feel offers the best option for you. If you do not have access to the internet, please enquire at the school office for alternative ways to order. Schoolwear Inc. also sell uniform from a pop up shop in the playground once per term.

The school sweatshirt with embroidered logo from Schoolwear Inc is reasonably priced at £9.99. With the exception of the embroidered logo school sweatshirt you may also purchase school uniform from high street shops and other retail outlets.

Children should present a smart appearance for school and shirts must be tucked in. We ask that all children wear shoes (except in Foundation Stage)  as stated in the uniform list. If it remotely resembles a trainer please don't buy it even if it is labeled a shoe.

Parents are asked to ensure that PE Kit is at school all the time. Occasionally, classes will have additional PE or Games lessons or may change the day when the lesson(s) takes place. The children will be encouraged to take home their kit each half term for washing to take place.

Similarly, parents are asked to ensure their child brings a coat to school every day even if the weather is fine - there is no supervision available for children to stay inside.

In order to avoid confusion and to keep lost property to a minimum, all items of clothing, P.E. kit, bags etc. MUST be clearly named, before being brought into the school. The school web shop offers a free name tagging service.

The following are not allowed:

  • Watches in KS1 (watches in KS2 are worn at their own risk)
  • Jewellery except small plain studs. Children may be asked to remove them for contact sports or swimming. This is at the teacher's discretion*
  • Make up, nail varnish etc
  • Dyed hair
  • Patterns/logos cut in hair
  • Less than No. 3 shaves
  • Loose long hair
  • Too many clips or bobbles
  • Hair gel / Sprays
  • Extensions not matching natural hair
  • Heels higher than 3cm
  • Trainers (shoes needed to be changed into)
  • Boots (unless heavy snow settles on the ground and an appropriate change of footwear is brought to school for indoor wear)

* The school will accept no liability for accidents incurred through the wearing of earrings as we politely ask parents to take earrings out on PE days.

Girls are allowed to wear a grey or white hijab. A breathable Hijab (capster) may be worn for PE and Islamic swimwear may also be worn for swimming.

The school accepts no responsibility for removed earrings - please provide a suitable container for them to be stored in which should be kept in your child's PE bag.

If your child will be having their ears pierced please ensure that this is done at the start of the summer holidays to ensure there is sufficient time for them to heal and for earrings to be safely removed for PE.

We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean and in good repair.

 

Second-Hand Uniform

The government has recently updated the statutory guidance on school uniforms which includes, amongst other things, Information on second-hand uniforms which should be clear for parents of current and prospective pupils and published on the school’s website.

 

The Statutory guidance can be found here.

 

General government guidance on uniform can be found here.

 

Second-Hand Uniform wanted

If you have any good condition school uniform, this includes PE kit, shoes, trousers and skirts, please can you bring to the school office in bags.

Second-hand uniform will be available to purchase from Manor park Primary Academy school.  The second-hand uniform stall will be run by staff .

If you require any further information please call the School office on 0208 642 0144

Second-hand Uniform Sale Dates

The Manor park Primary Academy Second-hand School Uniform Sales will take place on the following dates: 

Dates of Secondhand uniform sales:

Monday 11th December 2023

Please see the LEO Academy Trust School Uniform Statement