North Wheatley Church of England Primary
Believe | Achieve | Thrive
The core uniform consists of:
Grey jumper or cardigan - plain or with school logo
White collared polo shirt or traditional white school shirt (long or short sleeved)
Smart black or grey school trousers, skirt or smart shorts
Black or grey tights
Black or white socks
Black shoes or smart black trainers
Optional items include:
School tartan pinafore or skirt
Red & white gingham summer dress/playsuit (these can be worn at any time of year)
Grey blazer - plain or with school logo
Red & grey school tie
PE Uniform:
Black t-shite - plain or with the school logo
Black hoodie - plain or with the school logo
Black joggers, leggings or shorts
Black or white trainers
EYFS (NURSERY & RECEPTION)
We would recommend that children in nursery & reception do not wear formal school uniform due to the hands-on and practical style of learning that is encouraged through the curiosity approach. Black joggers or leggings with a white polo shirt (or black t-shirt) and school cardigan, jumper or hoodie is ideal for our youngest children.
YEAR 6 While a school shirt, tie and blazer remain an option for all year groups, we would recommend that Y6 children wear a more formal uniform as this will help prepare them for the expectations of secondary school.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS We recognise that clothing can be an issue for some children. Please speak to Mrs Richardson if your child has any sensory issues that makes any aspect of our uniform a challenge for them so that a suitable alternative can be agreed. We have recently completed a consultation regarding our uniform options and have taken this into account when considering the changes outlined above.
We politely ask that children do not wear alternative, branded clothing with logos.
*Children take part in active minutes every day and are therefore allowed to wear smart, plain black trainers that can be worn as part of the school uniform if they so wish. This means they don't need to change their shoes for active minutes.
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We hold uniform events at least once a term, where lost property is displayed and pre-loved uniform items are available. We also have a selection of blazers and pinafores available in school for sizing.
We have recently completed a consultation regarding our uniform options and have taken this into account when considering the changes outlined above.
We have also revisited the underlying principles behind our uniform policy and want to ensure that the following three philosophies are recognised:
• CHILDREN NEED TO BE CHILDREN: We want our children to feel COMFORTABLE and have a uniform that is PRACTICAL and allow for the active and outdoor learning that is embedded in our school curriculum.
• CHILDREN ARE ALL UNIQUE: We recognise that everyone is different and has their own preferences. We want a uniform ‘menu’ that allows for an element of CHOICE of styles. This pick’n’mix approach means that we will not have a school full of children who look identical, but a school where the uniform allows each child to express their own personality and be themselves.
• UNIFORM SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE: Our uniform is not gender specific; all children are free to choose to wear the uniform combination that they feel comfortable with. We hope that all children can be themselves in our school uniform and that it will reflect the DIVERSITY within our school community. We also wanted our uniform to be AFFORDABLE for our families. While some items of uniform can only be purchased from our supplier, other items could be sourced at supermarkets / clothing stores at extremely reasonable prices – there is no expectation for families to buy our optional items (e.g. with a logo or tarten).
We are also mindful of the Cambridge University Research published in February 2024, which found that – in primary schools – children who wear formal school uniform are less likely to participate in physical activity during the school day. Research has shown that this is particularly true of girls. The research suggests that schools consider if their uniform policy might encourage or restrict opportunities for physical activity at school. Read more using this link - Click here