At Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, we take great pride in our school uniform. Our school has a long-standing reputation for pupils looking smart and presentable, which helps to foster a strong sense of belonging and pride within our community.

We believe that wearing a school uniform supports children in many ways. A consistent and smart uniform:

• promotes pride in our school
• helps children feel part of a shared community
• encourages equality between pupils
• ensures children are dressed appropriately and safely for school life
• helps pupils represent the school positively within the wider community

Our pupils are ambassadors for Our Lady’s, and we encourage them to wear their uniform with pride. By choosing Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, families are asked to support our high expectations that pupils attend school in full, clean and correct uniform each day.

Purchasing School Uniform

Most items of school uniform, including those with the school logo, can be purchased online from our official supplier: MAPAC

Please note: School ties are currently only available to purchase from the school office.

School Uniform

Winter Uniform (Autumn and Spring Terms)

• Grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
• White shirt
• School tie (available from the school office)
• Royal blue school logo cardigan or sweatshirt
• Grey or white socks or grey tights
• Black school shoes

Summer Uniform (Summer Term)

• Grey shorts or trousers with gold school logo polo shirt
• OR Light blue and white check gingham dress
• Royal blue school logo cardigan or sweatshirt
• Grey or white socks
• Black shoes

Physical Education (PE) Kit

• Black shorts
• Plain black or navy jogging trousers (winter months)
• White round-neck T-shirt (school badge optional)
• Sweatshirt
• Black pumps or trainers

Reception and Key Stage 1: PE kit should be kept in school.

Key Stage 2: Children should wear their PE kit to school on their allocated PE day.

Jewellery, Hair and Appearance

For safety reasons, jewellery should be kept to a minimum:

• Small stud earrings are permitted
• A watch may be worn (smart watches are not permitted)
• Earrings must be removed or covered for PE

Children should not wear:

• make-up
• nail varnish
• large hair accessories
• dyed hair or shaved patterns

Hair accessories should be simple and, where possible, in school colours.

Footwear

Children should wear plain black school shoes suitable for everyday school activities.

The following are not permitted:

• trainers (unless for PE)
• sandals
• Crocs
• football boots
• shoes with lights, wheels or high heels

Boots may be worn in severe weather but must be changed for indoor school shoes during the day.

Labelling Uniform

All items of clothing should be clearly labelled with the child’s name. This supports the return of lost items.

Pre-Loved Uniform

Pre-loved uniform is available to support families and promote sustainability. Items may include:

• school uniform
• PE kits
• shoes and trainers

Please contact the school office for further information.

School Bags and Additional Items

Children should bring a school book bag each day. Large backpacks are discouraged due to limited classroom space.

Children may also require:

• an old shirt or T-shirt for art activities
• suitable clothing for outdoor learning or Forest School

Supporting Families

If you require support with purchasing uniform, please contact the school office in confidence. We are committed to ensuring every child feels comfortable, confident and proud to be part of our school community.