We believe that wearing our school uniform encourages a sense of belonging and plays an important part of our whole school ethos.

We want all children to feel proud to wear our Banks Road uniform.

We expect all children to wear a school jumper or cardigan. These items can be purchased on the ‘School Shop’, which can be accessed via the school’s website: https://shops.parentapps.co.uk/banksroad/

All other items of our school uniform, including black school shoes, grey trousers/ shorts/ skirts/ pinafores and white shirts can be purchased from any high street store or supermarket.

We also expect all children to wear school uniform PE kit (including suitable trainers) on the day they have their PE lesson. Children can wear either a Banks Road school jog-suit, which is branded with our school logo, or shorts and t-shirt for PE.

We also offer optional Banks Road book bags, school ties and baseball caps, all of which can be purchased on the ‘School Shop’, which can be accessed via the school’s website: https://shops.parentapps.co.uk/banksroad/

Parents/ carers of new-starting children can order school uniform ahead of their child’s start date. They will be given an order form by a member of the school office team as part of their child’s admission.

Main Uniform

Autumn/ Winter:

• White blouse* or white shirt* and school tie
• Banks Road jumper or cardigan
• Grey skirt* or pinafore dress*
• Grey/ white/ black socks*
• Grey trousers*

Summer:

• Blue and white, or yellow and white gingham dress.
• Grey trousers* or shorts*
• Polo shirt or white shirt and tie

Only the school jumper or cardigan is a compulsory branded item. All other items (including polo shirts, PE clothing and bags) can be purchased from any retailer and do not need to carry the school logo.

* These items can be purchased from any high street store or supermarket.

Footwear

• All children must wear black school shoes.
• Trainers are not permitted unless children are wearing their PE kit.

Hair, jewellery and accessories

• No jewellery is allowed except for a watch and only small, plain studs if children have pierced ears. No other types of earrings are permitted.
• Analogue or digital watches can be worn; however, smart watches are not allowed. Children can wear ‘Fitbits’ (or other forms of step-counting wrist technology); smart watches are not allowed if they have a camera, internet access or communication functions.
• Hair accessories are to be kept to a discreet minimum.
• Long hair must be tied back.
• Hair should be neat and appropriate for school. We recognise and celebrate all hair types, textures and styles, including those linked to cultural, racial and religious identity. We do not discriminate against natural or protective hairstyles (such as afros, braids, locs, twists or cornrows).
• Extreme styles (for example, bright unnatural colours or patterns shaved into the hair) are not permitted where they may be considered unsafe or disruptive to learning.
• Nail varnish or false/acrylic nails are not allowed.
• Make up is not allowed.

Other items

Children also require the following items, all of which must be clearly labelled with the child’s name:

• Coat/ jacket, which is suitable for the weather
• Book bag
• Wellies (only applicable for children in Nursery and Reception)
• Hat, scarf and/or gloves, as appropriate for the weather

• Pupils may wear any items of uniform they feel most comfortable in, regardless of gender
• Cultural and religious dress (including headscarves) is permitted
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for pupils with SEND where uniform may cause discomfort or act as a barrier to learning
• Hairstyles reflecting cultural, racial and religious identity are welcomed and respected