Uniform
Our Approach to School Uniform
At St Paul's, we believe children learn best when they feel comfortable, confident and ready to learn. That's why we have adopted a flexible approach to school uniform.
Children may choose to wear either our school uniform or PE kit on most school days, with PE kit being worn on PE days. This gives families greater flexibility while ensuring children are smart, comfortable and ready for every aspect of school life.
We are committed to keeping uniform affordable. St Paul's branded clothing is entirely optional, and all uniform items can be purchased unbranded from supermarkets and other high street retailers. We simply ask that clothing follows our Uniform Policy and does not feature excessive sports branding or large logos, helping to maintain a smart, consistent appearance and avoiding unnecessary pressure on families.
Our aim is simple: children should feel comfortable, belong to our school community and be ready to flourish in their learning.
Our Uniform
Uniform Policy
Where to Buy
St Paul's branded uniform can be purchased by clicking here
Generic, non-branded uniform can be purchased at most large supermarkets.
A small amount of second-hand uniform is available for purchase through the PTA, please contact the office to purchase.
If your child qualifies for Pupil Premium, uniform is offered at a discounted price. Please contact the office to place an order. Payment exceptions will be made at the discretion of the headteacher, please contact the office if you are struggling financially.
Other Items Needed Every Day
- A clear plastic sports top water bottle
- Coat
- Wellies
- Snack (for KS2 children)
Hair
Hair that is of shoulder length or longer must be fully tied back in a pony-tail, bunches or plait.
Jewellery
For the safety of all, jewellery such as necklaces and bracelets should be kept for out-of-school use. If a child has pierced ears, earrings should ideally also be kept for out-of-school use, however, parentsmay choose for their child to wear small stud earrings to school. Parents must appreciate that children are active at playtimes, during curriculum time throughout the school day as well as specific PE lessons.
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) strongly recommends the practice of removing all personal effects at the commencement of every lesson to establish a safe working environment and this is certainly something that will be expected for certain lessons and as the children move on into Junior and Secondary
schools and/or as they join clubs and start to compete. This recommendation is made on the basis of safety/preventing injury, for example, a piecing could enter the bone behind the ear should an unintentional blow be received from someone or some item of equipment, such as a ball.
Parents should consider the risks before choosing to send their child into school wearing small stud earrings. It is good practice for earrings to be removed at least for PE lessons and many parents will choose not to send their child into school wearing earrings on PE days. Where a child is mature enough to remove their own pierced earrings and put them back they will be encouraged to do so.
If a child wears a time-telling or a fitness watch, it should be named on the reverse or on the strap. It is expected that it is for the purpose of telling the time or measuring fitness. If a child is wasting valuable school time playing with a watch, the class teacher will take it from the child and return it to the parent at the end of the day.