School Uniform

Old Buckenham Primary School & Nursery requires all students to wear a school uniform.  Our school uniform helps our pupils to feel part of our school community and has been chosen to be comfortable and appropriate for the activities pupils will undertake during the school day.

Government guidance on the cost of school uniforms

In the Autumn of 2021, the government issued new guidance to schools on uniform.  The aim of this guidance is to minimise the cost of uniform for parents through a reduction in school branded items, allowing parents to purchase uniform from a wider range of suppliers.

Old Buckenham Primary School & Nursery and the Sapientia Education Trust fully support making school uniform affordable and accessible for all children, and we have reviewed and changed our school uniform to reflect the requirements outlined in the statutory guidance.

Changes to school uniform from September 2022

From September 2022 there will be no requirement for parents of Old Buckenham Primary School & Nursery to purchase any item of branded school uniform from any specific supplier. Parents will need to ensure that uniform follows the school requirements which are provided below, but can purchase uniform items from any retailer.

Whilst stocks last, parents are welcome to continue to purchase and use branded items and there is no expectation that parents will need to replace branded items with non-branded items. However, the school will not be ordering any additional branded items from suppliers.

Old Buckenham Primary School & Nursery also encourages all parents to share unwanted items, branded or unbranded, using the School’s Uniform Exchange service, details of which are provided below.

If you are struggling to access any item of uniform during the school year, please contact the school office for guidance and support.

Our uniform

Whilst we have removed the requirement for branded uniform items, it is important that or uniform policy is followed to provide a shared identity for all pupils in our school.

Our uniform requirements are listed below:

Item

Status

Seasonal

Retailer

Black or grey trousers/ skirt/ pinafore

Required

 All Year

Any

White/ blue polo shirt/ shirt/ blouse

Required

All Year

Any

Royal blue sweatshirt/ cardigan

Branding optional

Required

All Year 

Any

 

Girls: White socks or dark tights

Boys: Dark socks

Required

All Year

Any

Blue gingham or candy striped dress

       Optional

Summer Term

         Any

Grey shorts

       Optional

Summer Term

         Any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PE Kit Item

Status

Seasonal

Retailer

Plain white t-shirt

Required

 All Year

Any

Black/ dark blue non branded shorts

Required

All Year

Any

Black/ dark blue non branded joggers

Required

Winter

Any

Black/ dark blue non branded hoody/ sweatshirt

Required

Winter

Any

Black/ white trainers

       Required

    All Year

         Any

Black plimsoles

      Required

    All Year

         Any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All PE equipment should be clearly names and kept all week in a drawstring PE bag on your child’s peg.

Jewellery such as rings, bracelets, necklaces are not allowed to be worn in school, ear studs may be worn at your risk, provided your child is able to remove them for PE. If your child is unable to remove their own studs, please ensure they are removed before school on PE days.

We ask that all items of clothing be clearly marked with your child’s name as items are often misplaced and we understand the cost of replacing clothes frequently. Lost property will be stored for one term in the lost property bin, situated in the main corridor, opposite the doors to the playground. We accept no responsibility for lost property.

Uniform exchange

Our Families Assosciation store second hand uniform items that have been freshly laundered following donation. 

All preloved uniform will be available for a small donation. Parents can email the school office: office@obps.set.education.

Please note that all pre-loved uniform requests will be subject to availability.

 

 

Purchasing Uniform

Uniform is available from PMG Schoolwear via the web or by telephone order.

PMG Schoolwear

 

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