For children in the main schools, we have a recommended school uniform; children in Nursery are welcome to wear this if they wish. Children are not required to wear a uniform with the school logo, plain alternative items can be worn which are available from most supermarkets and clothes stores

ALL clothing should be clearly marked with your child’s name. 

Please note that jeans are not acceptable.

• Navy Crew Neck Sweatshirt/ Cardigan
• White Polo Shirt Years N-4; White blouse - Years 5 and 6
• Tie-Years 5 and 6
• Black/Grey Pinafore Dress
• Black/Grey Knee Length Skirts/Shorts ( we do not think it is appropriate to wear skirts/shorts above the knee)
• Black/Grey Trousers
• Summer Dresses which are made from a navy and white striped or checked gingham material.

• In severe winter we suggest girls wear warm tights – navy/black/grey.
• School Shoes: should be a dark colour with no heel. We will not be accepting any form of boots (woollen, Ugg or leather) or trainers (unless for PE). In periods of bad weather
• children can bring wellington boots to change into at break and lunch times. In summer weather closed sandals in leather and manmade material may be worn (but please no crocs or pumps). If children wish to wear trainers for playtime they must change from their school shoes at break time.

Indoor and Summer Wear PE Kit

• A navy cotton t-shirt with the school name printed on, these are available to order online.
• Navy Shorts or plain black shorts (no logos or football shorts)
• Trainers

Outdoor PE Kit for Winter Weather only

• A navy tracksuit or a dark colour tracksuit
• Trainers

Other Clothing Items

• An outdoor coat especially in the winter weather, preferably with a hood. If not, children need to bring in a hat.
• A rain coat for wet weather, preferably with a hood.

Clothing with the school name embroidered (sweatshirts, cardigans, PE t-shirts and ties) are available to order via Karl Sports (karlsports.co.uk) – if you are in receipt of pupil premium a uniform order form can be obtained from the office.

Early Years and KS1

No jewellery or watches at all; if ears are pierced they must be with a stud only and be removed by the child for PE.

KS2

No jewellery is to be worn except for a watch; if ears are pierced they must be with a stud only and be removed by the child for PE.  Ears should be pierced at the beginning of the summer holidays. 

Hair/Make-up

• No make-up or nail varnish, false nails to be worn or brought into school (or ‘tattoo’ transfers)
• No dyed or coloured hair. Long hair needs to be tied back.
• No body piercings or tattoos please

Swimming Kit (KS2)

Children in Key Stage 2 will need appropriate swim wear i.e. a one-piece swimsuit or trunks (no board shorts are allowed), towel and swimming cap.  A waterproof bag is required to keep swimming gear in.  Goggles are allowed but must be accompanied by a parental note.  Please note your child will be asked to remove goggles when jumping into the pool due to the risk of damaging their eyes.

Where can I purchase the uniform?

Uniform with the school name embroidered (sweatshirts, cardigans, PE t-shirts and ties) are available to order via Karl Sports (karlsports.co.uk) – If you are in receipt of pupil premium order forms are available from the school office. As a school we ask that the P.E. T-shirt with the logo and the tie are brought from Karl Sports the rest of the uniform can be purchased from any ‘high street’ retailers.  

The Rothwell Schools does have a pre-loved selection of uniform that can be offered to parents individually or on offer as part of appropriate school events and parents/carers can give a donation if they chose to.  

We hope you will find these guidelines useful (some were introduced at the request of parents) and that it will save arguments between children and adults as to what they can and can’t wear.