At Whitehouse Common Primary school, we understand the benefits of belonging to the ‘Whitehouse Common Family’. Our school uniform plays an important role in nurturing this sense of belonging and supports a positive attitude to learning. As part of this collective responsibility, all pupils are expected to wear our school uniform in full to school every day and are encouraged to take pride in their appearance, reminding them that, whilst wearing school uniform, they are ambassadors for our school. We know that, through the wearing of the same uniform, children feel part of something larger than themselves - a community where everyone is valued equally and no one stands apart for what they wear.

The Whitehouse Common Primary School uniform creates a shared identity and reinforces the message that we are all on the same journey: learning and growing together. By removing differences in clothing, our uniform helps children focus on learning and positive behaviour rather than on appearance. It promotes fairness, inclusion and mutual respect, ensuring that every child feels they belong from the moment they arrive at school.

In line with the DfE guidance document: Developing School Uniform Policy, we are committed to ensuring that our school uniform is affordable and accessible to all pupils and does not place an unreasonable financial burden on parents. As such, most items of non-logo school uniform can be purchased from high street stores e.g. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s Marks & Spencer etc.

Should you wish to purchase uniform with our logo, these can be purchased from:

• Branded Clothing UK
• Clive Mark
• MyClothing
• Crested Schoolwear
• Brigade Clothing

To support families, the PTA regularly has some ‘good as new’ uniform sales from their uniform shop on site. The shop's opening times are shared through their facebook page and also advertised on the whiteboard attached to the PTA shed.

Government or local charity funding towards the cost of uniform may also be available.  Please contact the school office for further information.

If you are unsure about a uniform item, please ask before purchasing.

REQUIRED UNIFORM

The basic colours of our school uniform are grey, white and emerald green with the following uniform items permitted to be worn day-to-day:

• Grey trousers/shorts, grey skirt, grey culottes or grey pinafore dress
• White shirt or polo shirt
• Emerald green sweatshirt or cardigan
• Green and white gingham dress
• Black or grey tights or plain white, grey or black socks
• Black school shoes (no branded black trainers, e.g. Nike Airforce / Adidas)
• Black, flat soled ankle boots

Please see the document above for images of appropriate footwear and summer uniform options.

 PE kit

 As with the school uniform, we have expectations for clothing worn in PE lessons, with specific requirements for lessons taking place indoors and outdoors:

 Indoor PE kit:

• Plain black pumps
• A plain t-shirt in the child’s house colour.
• Plain black (or green) PE shorts – black only from September 2027

Outdoor PE kit:

• Trainers
• A plain t-shirt in the child’s house colour.
• Plain black (or green) PE shorts – black only from September 2027
• Dark jogging bottoms / sports leggings with minimal branding - black from September 2027
• Dark, full-length hoodie / sweatshirt with minimal branding - black from September 2027
• Spare pair of socks and a plastic bag for muddy footwear

Swimming kit:

• Swimming cap
• Goggles
• One-piece swimming costume or trunks (no loose-fitting clothing, e.g. swim shorts).
• Towel

It is important that all items of clothing, footwear and school bags are labelled clearly with the child’s name.

My Nametags provide long-lasting, washable, microwave proof and easy to apply personalised name labels. order at www.mynametags.com please quote school id 23926 

 Jewellery:

• Children are not allowed to wear jewellery in school except watches, stud earrings or jewellery for religious reasons.
• Fitness trackers (non-cellular and of minimal value) may be worn for non-contact activities, as deemed appropriate by the teacher. Children must not wear other smart watches to school.
• Please ensure that earrings are either removed before coming to school on days when your child has PE or provide tape / plasters for them to cover them ahead of the lesson.

Hairstyles and accessories:

We expect hairstyles to be presentable and smart without being too extreme. Long hair must be tied back throughout the school day. Accessories, such as headbands, need to be sensible in appearance and size.

Make-up, nail varnish and false nails are not permitted within school.