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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
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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.