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  • Uniform & Equipment

    At St John's, we believe in having a school uniform as it can support positive behaviour and personal responsibility; it can encourage identity with, and support the ethos of the school, and helps nurture cohesion between different groups of pupils. 

    It is policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours unless it has been specifically confirmed by the school that school uniform is not required.

    Please ensure that all uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name.

    Information on how to buy second-hand uniform if available from the school office.

    Items embroidered with the school logo can be purchased from PMG Schoolwear via their website:

     

     

    School Uniform Policy

    Nursery & Primary Phase

    • Dark grey shorts, trousers, skirt or pinafore dress (grey tights)
    • Purple polo shirt (embroidered) 
    • Purple V-neck sweatshirt (embroidered) 
    • Grey or white socks
    • Grey or black school shoes
    • Purple gingham pinafore dress (summer term only)

    Play is important, and we encourage our children to spend time outside whatever the weather! Please provide a warm coat, gloves, hat or sun hat depending upon the time of year.

    For Nursery and Reception children, please ensure that a full spare set of clothes are available in school every day.

    Other jewellery, novelty hairbands, make-up, unnatural hair colour, inappropriate hairstyles (e.g. shapes cut into the hair), and nail varnish are not allowed.

    PE Kit

    As part of the EYFS curriculum, children will get changed for PE lessons in school. The class teacher will inform parents when this will start.. Please ensure a PE kit is provided in a named bag.

    • Dark grey shorts (summer)
    • Dark grey joggers 
    • White t-shirt
    • Grey or black trainers

    All Year 1- 6 children will come to school in their PE kit and wear it for the whole day. Please ensure they wear their school jumper.

    • Purple T-shirt 
    • Grey joggers
    • Grey sports shorts (summer)
    • Grey or black trainers
    • For health and safety reasons, earrings (1 stud per ear permitted) must be removed for PE or Games lessons. It is the child’s responsibility to remove them.

    Secondary Phase

    Required branded items: 

    • St John’s blazer        
    • St John’s clip-on tie
    • St John’s PE polo shirt
    • St John’s PE shorts or skort

    Branded items can be purchased from our uniform supplier, PMG Schoolwear, either online at www.pmgschoolwear.co.uk or by appointment at their showroom: 8 Regal Way, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7BX (01895 809321). All other uniform items may be purchased from supermarkets or high-street retailers.

    Daily Uniform

    Upper Body:

    • Blazer: St John’s blazer with badge
      Must be worn at all times unless directed otherwise.
    • Shirt: Plain white, long or short-sleeved
      Must be tucked in. No logos, fitted or stretchy styles.
    • Tie: St John’s clip-on tie
      Must be worn properly and clipped at the collar.
    • Optional Jumper: St John’s V-neck jumper
      Must be worn under the blazer, not instead of it.

    Lower Body:

    • Trousers: Plain black, tailored school trousers
      No skinny-fit, cropped, cargo, jeggings, or jeans.
    • Skirt: Black pleated skirt
      Must be an appropriate length for school and worn as designed, not rolled or tight-fitting.
    • Shorts: Tailored black school shorts
      May be worn all year. No sports shorts or casual styles.
    • Tights: Plain black
      If worn, they must be plain, non-patterned, and suitable for school uniform.
    • Socks: Plain black; small logos are acceptable.

    No trainer socks

    Footwear:

    • Shoes: Plain black, polishable, leather or leather-look
      Smart black boots are permitted if ankle-height or below and meet the above criteria. No canvas, coloured soles/trims, sandals, backless, heeled, or fashion shoes.

    Outerwear and Bags:

    • Coat: Plain, waterproof coat
      No hoodies, denim, leather, large branding, or over-the-head styles.
    • Bag: Rucksack-style, able to hold A4 books/folders
      Handbags or small fashion bags are not permitted.

    PE Kit (Worn all day on PE days):

    • Top: St John’s PE polo shirt
    • Bottoms: St John’s PE shorts or skort
    • Socks: St John’s sports socks or plain black sports socks
    • Shoes: Supportive sports trainers

    Optional PE Layers:

    • St John’s quarter-zip top
    • Plain black fleece or black tracksuit top
      No hoods, large logos, or coloured designs.

    Appearance Standards

    • Hair: Must be natural in colour and style
      No shaved patterns, unnatural colours or extreme styles.
    • Headscarves: Plain in colour, worn for religious observance only
      No logos, patterns, or fashion scarves.
    • Jewellery (KS3): Up to two small ear studs per ear
      No rings, bracelets, necklaces, other piercings, or stretchers.
    • Makeup: Any makeup worn must be very minimal and subtle
      Light foundation may be worn. No false eyelashes, false nails, nail varnish, heavy makeup, contouring, or coloured lipstick.
    • Outdoor Wear: Coats, scarves, gloves, and hats Must be removed indoors
    • Summer Uniform Adjustments: During periods of sustained hot weather, the school may allow blazers and ties to be removed. In cases of extreme heat, students may be permitted to wear their full PE kit instead of regular uniform. *Advance notice will always be given to families

    Equipment

    Students should have a pencil case containing at least 2 pencils, 2 pens, a 30cm ruler, 2 whiteboard pens, and a scientific calculator, as well as a reading book. A school shop is available where these items can be purchased. All other equipment will be provided by the school.

    Uniform Support

     

    Uniform Support: If you have any questions or need support with uniform, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. All conversations will be handled with sensitivity and confidentiality.

    If you are ever unsure whether an item meets our uniform expectations, please check with the school before purchasing or wearing it.

    Inclusion and Reasonable Adjustments

    We are committed to inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments to our uniform policy in line with the Equality Act 2010.

    Adjustments may be considered for:

    • Students with clearly documented SEND needs, where these meet the threshold for uniform modifications
    • Students with verified medical conditions that require specific uniform accommodations
    • Religious observance, where adaptations are appropriate, modest, and in keeping with the ethos of the school

    Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should be discussed with the pastoral or senior leadership team.

     

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