School Uniform
School Uniform Policy 2023-2024 - click here
The DfE released guidance for school uniform in November 2021 which can be found here and also released statutory guidance on the cost of school uniform which can be found here. This guidance asks schools to ensure:
That their uniform is affordable.
Schools should keep the use of branded items to a minimum.
A school’s uniform policy should be published on the school’s website, be available for all parents, including parents of prospective pupils, and be easily understood.
Schools should ensure that their uniform supplier arrangements give the highest priority to cost and value for money (including the quality and durability of the garment).
Single supplier contracts should be avoided unless regular tendering competitions are run where more than one supplier can compete for the contract and where the best value for money is secured. This contract should be retendered at least every 5 years. Uniform can now be purchased from Rawcliffes: www.rawcliffesleeds.co.uk, 0113 2494025 and PC Sports: www.pcsports.co.uk 01132507988.
Schools should ensure that second-hand uniforms are available for parents to acquire. Information on second-hand uniforms should be clear for parents of current and prospective pupils and published on the school’s website.
Schools should engage with parents and pupils when they are developing their school uniform policy.
We believe that our current school uniform is affordable as we have unbranded skirts, trousers, shirts, shorts, dresses which are easily available in the supermarket and other shops and only have branded ties, jumpers/cardigans, PE hoody and t-shirt.
Boys’ Uniform
Grey trouser x 2 = £8.00
White shirt x 2 = £5.50
Jogging bottoms = £7.00
School PE t-shirt x 1 = £7.99
School tie x 1 = £3.99
School hoody x 1 = 14.99
School jumper x 2 = £35.98
Blue shorts x 1 = £3.99
Total - £87.44
Girls’ Uniform
Grey skirt or trousers x 2 = £7.00
White shirt x 2 = £5.50
Leggings = £3.00
School PE t-shirt x 1 = £7.99
School tie x 1 = £3.99
School hoody x 1 = 14.99
School cardigan x 2 = £37.98
Blue shorts x 1 = £3.99
Total - £84.44
Parents are encouraged to speak to school if they have any issues with purchasing uniform. We hold good quality, second hand uniform sales 3 times a year with a pay what you are able to price. These items are available to purchase throughout the year if anybody requires uniform. Please contact the office.
For boys, the uniform will be:
• Black shoes and grey or black socks
• Grey trousers
• White button-up collared shirt (long or short-sleeved)
• School navy blue jumper with logo
• School tie (elasticated version for KS1 and self-tie version for KS2)
For girls, the uniform will be:
• Black shoes
• White socks or grey tights
• Grey skirt/trousers/pinafore (blue gingham dresses may be worn after Easter)
• White button-up collared shirt (long or short-sleeved)
• School navy blue jumper or cardigan with logo
• School tie (elasticated version for KS1 and self-tie version for KS2)
P.E. kit for both boys and girls:
• Trainers
• Royal blue shorts
• School white t-shirt with logo
Games kit
• Trainers
• Plain blue or black jogging bottoms
• School logo hoodie (outdoor)
• School white t-shirt with logo
Uniform can now be purchased from Rawcliffes: www.rawcliffesleeds.co.uk, 0113 2494025 and PC Sports: www.pcsports.co.uk 01132507988.
Children may not wear jewellery to school. Anyone with pierced ears should wear one pair of studs during school time.
Make-up or nail varnish is not allowed in school.
Long hair should be tied back with either a discreet headband or clips. These should be of a single colour, blue or white, to complement the school uniform.
Extreme haircuts, hairstyles and hair dye are not allowed.
Jumpers and cardigans must have the school logo on.
Children attending St Mary's will be expected to comply with the above guidance.
The Governing Body has a right to determine the school uniform. The Headteacher is charged with enforcement; through the wearing of a standardised uniform brings a sense of pride in the school, self-esteem, personal discipline and personal independence.