Personal Presentation, Uniform & Equipment
Wearing full school uniform, including appropriate school shoes, each day helps children feel proud to be part of our school community and fosters a strong sense of belonging. It also supports high expectations and creates a positive learning environment where everyone is ready to succeed.
On PE days, children should come to school wearing their PE kit. A plain black jumper may be worn as an additional layer; however, if this is not available, children should wear their school uniform jumper instead. To maintain consistency and fairness, please ensure that no clothing with logos or branding is worn on PE days.
Establishing good uniform routines helps children develop responsibility and positive habits, preparing them for the expectations of secondary school and, ultimately, the world of work, where dress codes and professional standards are often required.
We recognise that circumstances can sometimes make obtaining uniform difficult. If your family requires any support or guidance, please contact our pastoral team, who will be happy to help. Our priority is ensuring that every child feels comfortable, included and ready to let their light shine each day. ✨
Main school uniform:
Nursery:
Although wearing school uniform in Nursery is optional, we strongly encourage children to do so where possible. Developing a uniform routine from an early age helps children feel part of our school community and begin to understand the expectations of school life.
Wearing uniform can support independence, build a sense of belonging and help children prepare for their transition into Reception and beyond at Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School. It is a small but important step in helping our youngest learners settle confidently into school and begin their journey of learning, friendship and achievement.
By establishing these positive routines early, children are well placed to thrive and to let their light shine from the very start of their school experience. ✨
If you decide to send your Nursery child in school uniform, please see Reception uniform.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Uniform Expectation:
- Grey pinafore or skirt / or grey trousers (Required)
- White Polo T-Shirt (Required)
- Blue jumper or cardigan (Required) (with school logo) (Optional)
- Plain black shoes (Required)
- School Book Bag (No rucksacks are needed due to reduced space in school).
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Children in Reception are allowed to wear black jogging bottoms or leggings instead of trousers or skirts/pinafores. This is to support children to access continuous outdoor play effectively.
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 Uniform Expectation:
- Grey pinafore/skirt or grey trousers (Required)
- White Polo T-Shirt (Required)
- Blue Jumper or cardigan (Required) (with school logo) (Optional)
- Plain black shoes (Required)
- School Book Bag (No rucksacks are needed due to reduced space in school).
- Year 6 only: Navy Blue jumper or cardigan (Required)
Along with the agreed uniform expectations:
- School Jumpers can have the school logo on them. T-shirts with logos are available from uniform suppliers, if parents wish their child to have one, but there is no expectation for this.
- The school skirt and pinafore is an agreed grey skirt which is available in a range of local uniform shops. In school, we also hold a range of second hand uniform in different sizes. If families require support with their child’s uniform, please contact the school Pastoral Team by making an appointment at the school office.
- Sweat shirts or hoodies are not allowed to be worn as an outdoor coat.
- NO jewellery is to be worn, except plain stud earrings.
- Hair which is shoulder length or longer needs to be tied up. Hairstyles which are considered extreme in any way are NOT acceptable. For example, patterned shaving, ‘mullet’ cuts’ or unnatural or two-tone coloured hair. Shaved haircuts shorter than number 2 blade are not acceptable.
- NO acrylic nails and DO NOT wear nail polish. On young children this damages the nail bed and can affect nail growth. Please keep children’s nails a short length.
- As many pupils misplace items of their uniform we expect all families to ensure that names/labels are on all your children’s uniform items.
- Make-up is NOT ACCEPTABLE and any pupils found to be wearing make-up will be expected to remove it.
PE Kits: On PE day(s), your child is expected to come into school wearing their PE Kit:
Year 1 and Year 2:
- Plain black shorts or plain black jogging bottoms (Required)
- Plain white t-shirt. (Required) (A plain black sport jumper is optional. Pupils must wear their school jumper/cardigan if they do not wear a plain black sport jumper).
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6:
- Plain black jogging bottoms (Required)
- Plain white t-shirt (Required) (a plain black sport jumper is optional. Pupils must wear their school jumper/cardigan if they do not have a plain black sweat-top). Year 6 pupils are able to purchase a plain blue hoodie with the school logo on which can be worn as part of their PE kits. These are available to buy from Jaymax.
- Plain black trainers.
All pupils can wear their PE kit on the day(s) that they have PE lessons. If they do not own a plain black sports jumper then they MUST wear their school jumper/cardigan. Trainers for PE lessons MUST be plain black only and are available from most supermarkets for a reasonable price.
Any pupils NOT wearing plain black trainers will be expected to wear school pumps and school has additional PE kit for any pupils who are not wearing the correct PE kit.
Uniform Providers: