Uniform

Our School Uniform is important to us. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family community and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It also promotes harmony between different groups represented in the school. Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times.

Uniform Requirements

Information about our school uniform (including PE kit) can be found by clicking here.

Please note the PTFA run a second-hand uniform shop supplying good quality, clean uniform at reasonable cost to those that want it. 

Items of clothing requiring a school logo

A small number of items bear the school logo and must be purchased from our designated supplier – South West Schoolwear.  South-West Schoolwear are currently the only suppliers authorised to sell Orchard Grove Primary School branded uniform.  To ensure that our uniform costs are affordable, we limit these to a small number of items:

  • Navy jumper or cardigan

  • White polo shirt

  • Blue PE Shirts

Uniform can be supplemented with High Street/Supermarket alternatives as long as each child has one logo jumper or cardigan for school photos or trips and one logo blue t-shirt for sports events away from school.

Items that do not require a school logo

All other items can be bought from other suppliers provided they are in line with our uniform requirements.

Our School Uniform:

  • White polo shirt or school shirt/blouse

  • Grey skirt, pinafore, trousers, shorts or skort

  • Blue check dresses in the summer

  • Grey, black, white or navy socks or tights

  • Flat, sensible black shoes suitable for active play

PE Uniform:

  • Navy shorts or skort

  • Blue logo PE Shirts – available from current uniform supplier

  • Navy sweatshirt / joggers for outdoor winter wear

  • Rain jacket for bad weather

  • Trainers

  • For Reception/Year 1, plimsolls or Velcro-fastening shoes

Jewellery, Make-Up and Hairstyles

The following rules apply to all children:

  • Hair styles must be natural colours and business like: tramlines, streaks and other extreme hairstyles are not allowed

  • Jewellery is not permitted, except for one small stud earring in each lower ear lobe

  • Nail varnish is not allowed

The school reserves the right to make the final decision on what is and what is not acceptable