Uniform

School Uniform

At Barham Church of England Primary School, our uniform helps children feel that they belong to our school family. We aim to keep our uniform smart, practical, inclusive and affordable.

All the uniform options listed below may be worn by any pupil. All clothing, footwear and equipment should be clearly named.

Everyday uniform

Children should wear:

grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore dress;

a plain white, short- or long-sleeved shirt or blouse;

a navy school sweatshirt or cardigan displaying the Barham school logo;

grey, black, navy or white socks, or grey, black or navy tights; and

sensible black or navy shoes.

Reception children may wear a plain white polo shirt.

During warmer weather, children may also wear:

a blue gingham dress; or

sensible black or navy closed-toe sandals.

Trainers, fashion shoes, shoes with heels, open-toed sandals and fashion boots are not suitable for everyday school wear. Adjustments may be agreed where particular footwear is required for medical or additional-needs reasons.

Branded uniform

From September 2026, the only compulsory branded items are:

one navy school sweatshirt or cardigan displaying the Barham logo; and

one navy Barham PE T-shirt.

Parents may choose either a sweatshirt or a cardigan; children are not required to have both.

Other branded items—including ties, fleeces, PE hoodies, joggers, rugby shirts, book bags, PE bags and caps—are optional. Where an optional branded item is offered, children may wear a suitable plain navy alternative.

Branded uniform can be ordered through the Arbor shop or purchased from the school office. All other items may be purchased from any retailer.

PE kit

Children should have:

a navy Barham school PE T-shirt;

plain navy shorts, a skort or sports leggings;

suitable trainers; and

for colder weather, plain navy tracksuit bottoms or sports leggings and a plain navy sweatshirt or hoodie.

The branded school hoodie and joggers are available to purchase but are optional.

PE clothing should be practical, comfortable and suitable for physical activity. Hair must be tied back and earrings and other jewellery must be removed before PE lessons.

Swimming kit

Children should bring:

a one-piece swimsuit or close-fitting swimming trunks or shorts;

a towel; and

goggles, if preferred.

Bikinis and loose board shorts are not suitable for school swimming lessons. Jewellery, including earrings, must be removed before swimming.

Outdoor play and learning

Children should have named waterproof clothing and wellington boots available for outdoor play and learning. These do not need to display the school logo and may be purchased from any retailer.

Hair, jewellery and appearance

Hair should be neat, kept away from the eyes and tied back when it is below shoulder length. Hair accessories should be plain and, where possible, in school colours.

Decorative shaved patterns and brightly dyed hair are not part of our school uniform. The school respects hairstyles associated with a pupil’s race, religion, culture or heritage.

Make-up, nail varnish, false nails and false eyelashes should not be worn to school.

For health and safety reasons, jewellery should not be worn. Children may wear one small, plain stud in each ear, but these must be removed for PE and swimming. Staff cannot remove or replace earrings for children, so we recommend that ear piercing takes place at the beginning of the summer holiday.

Exceptions may be agreed for religious, cultural or medical reasons.

Pre-loved uniform and financial support

Pre-loved uniform is available through Arbor. Families who do not yet have access to Arbor, including prospective parents, should contact the school office.

If the cost of uniform is causing difficulty, please contact the school office. We will handle requests sensitively and do our best to help. No child should be prevented from participating fully in school life because of the cost of uniform.

Individual needs and reasonable adjustments

We recognise that some pupils may need adaptations because of disability, sensory needs, medical conditions, religion or culture. Parents should contact the Headteacher or SENCO so that suitable reasonable adjustments can be agreed.