School Uniform

From the start of Reception, the school has a uniform for pupils to wear. 

Uniform guidance for Girls                                                                                                         A navy blue skirt, pinafore dress or tailored, plain trousers, with a red polo shirt, and a navy blue jumper or cardigan. In the summer, a red checked dress can be worn. Jumpers and polo shirts can be purchased with the school logo, but this is not a requirement and parents may choose to purchase a logo or non-logo polo shirt and jumper or cardigan. We have a wide range of nearly new school uniform items that parents can purchase for a donation. Please contact our PSA or school office for more information and to view stock.

Uniform guidance for Boys                                                                                                                Navy blue trousers (navy blue shorts in the summer) are worn with a red polo shirts and a navy blue jumper. Jumpers and polo shirts can be purchased with the school logo, but this is not a requirement and parents may choose to purchase a logo or non-logo polo shirt and jumper or cardigan. We have a wide range of nearly new school uniform items that parents can purchase for a donation. Please contact our PSA or school office for more information and to view stock.

Reception Class                                                                                                       Children in the Reception Class also wear our school uniform and may wear navy blue jogging bottoms as an alternative to trousers. Child attending our nursery are not expected to wear the school uniform.

https://www.pbuniform-online.co.uk/bishopsdownprimary

Footwear                                                                                                                                    Black or navy school shoes (without a heel) for boys and girls in all year groups. Trainers cannot be worn as a school shoe and would only be permitted for medical reasons.

 PE Kit                                                                                                                                Children are required to wear a pale blue polo shirt for PE lessons. They can wear plain navy shorts or plain navy track suit trousers, and a plain navy track suit top. For swimming, we ask children to wear swim hats, and for girls to wear a one-piece costume and for boys to wear swim shorts.

The school leaflet has a full list of school uniform items:                                                          Parent Uniform Leaflet.pdf

All Nursery, Reception and KS1 children require black plimsolls for PE and occasionally for indoor wear in wet and muddy weathers. KS2 children do not require black plimsolls in school. Children need to have a pair of trainers in order to participate in outdoor PE.

Sunhats are strongly recommended for girls and boys in the warmer months as prolonged exposure to the sun in childhood can result in sun burn.

School sweatshirts, fleeces and polo shirts can be purchased direct from: TBC

Jewellery and Hair                                                                                 Jewellery is not permitted in school unless for religious or medical reasons as it causes a health and safety risk. Please see Mrs Johnson if your child needs to wear any jewellery. If earrings are worn they must be small studs and not dangling or hoops. They must be removed or covered for PE.   

All long hair [reaching shoulders] must be tied back appropriately and hair must be kept off faces wherever possible as it can be a barrier to reading and learning in class. Coloured, dyed hair, and hair extensions are not allowed in school.