Uniform Policy
Please note the changes to the uniform:
These changes are to ensure that school uniform is affordable for families and that children do not wear branded clothing to school.
Changes will be gradually phased in throughout the year to be in place fully by September 2026.
- From September 2025, children in Reception-Year 5 may wear either French navy blue or bottle green hoodies for PE. To help ensure uniform is affordable for families, children may also wear their usual green school jumper or cardigan for PE. From September 2026, French navy blue hoodies will no longer be permitted.
- From September 2025, P.E. shorts may be navy/green/black, but from September 2026 these should be black.
- From September 2025, children may wear black or grey school trousers/skirts to school, but from September 2026, only grey school trousers/skirts will be permitted.
At Kirklevington, we have an expectation that all children wear our school uniform.
We also believe that uniform should never be a barrier to learning. We will support any family having difficulties in purchasing uniform, please contact our school office: 01642 781261 or speak to a member of staff.
Although there are a number of items available to purchase with our school logo on, this is not a requirement at the school.
Please ensure all clothing (including shoes, wellies, coats and hats) is clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Nursery Uniform
We have a uniform for our nursery children consisting of:
- Grey trousers or skirt
- White polo-shirt, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- Red sweatshirt or cardigan, without a hood, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- School summer dresses and black/grey shorts can be worn in the summer term (usually April-July) or in exceptionally hot weather.
- Plain black, sturdy shoes
- Coat or jacket is needed every day (labelled with their name)
As nursery often take part in messy activities such as play dough, paint, glue…we ask that children do not wear expensive clothing
Reception to Year 5
We have a uniform consisting of:
- Grey school trousers or skirt
- White polo-shirt, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- Bottle-green sweatshirt or cardigan, without a hood, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- School summer dresses and grey shorts can be worn in the summer term (usually April-July)
- Plain black shoes
- Coat or jacket is needed every day
- A book bag (not a back pack in Reception)
Year 6
In order to help Year 6 children understand their important role in school, and be recognised by everyone as having a responsibility in the school we have a uniform consisting of:
- Grey school trousers or skirt
- Gold polo-shirt, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- French navy sweatshirt or cardigan, without a hood, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- School summer dresses and grey shorts can be worn in the summer (usually April-July)
- Plain black shoes
- Coat or jacket is needed every day
- A book bag/back pack
PE
Children come to school wearing the PE kit on designated days. These days will be communicated to you by staff.
Indoor P.E. Kit:
- Navy Shorts
- White T-Shirt, either plain or with the Kirklevington logo
- Trainers
Outdoor P.E. Kit:
- Black jogging bottoms
- White T-Shirt
- Green school cardigan, sweatshirt or hoodie, either plan or with the Kirklevington logo
- Trainers
Children should not be wearing sports’ logo clothing nor other colours of clothing.
In Key stage two, children will go swimming for a period of time. You will be provided with advance notice of requirements. Occasionally, we may go on a trip that requires specific types of clothing, e.g. ‘Robinwood residential’. Please speak to the school office if you require any support.
Preloved uniform
We have a small amount of preloved uniform available free to parents. We also accept donations of uniform that is good quality. If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office or a member of staff.
Jewellery
Children are not allowed to wear jewellery at school for health and safety reasons.
Where ear-rings have to be worn, children should wear studs. Ear-rings must be removed for P.E. and for swimming by the children themselves.
Extreme Hairstyles
The school does not permit children to have hairstyles that could serve as a distraction to other children and are not in keeping with the ethos of the school. This includes shaved patterns, excessive use of hair products and false hair. The definition of an extreme hairstyle is at the discretion of the Head of School.
Make-up:
Make-up may not be worn to school, unless for themed activity days and a function out of school hours, e.g. a school disco.
Nail Varnish
Nail varnish on children is not permitted.
Branded items
Should you wish to purchase uniform with the school logo:
Motif8
https://motif8.co.uk/category/schoolwear/primary/kirklevington-primary-school
Rawcliffes
https://www.rawcliffes-stockton.co.uk/primary-schools/kirklevington.html