Uniform

Year 1 – 6 Uniform                             

Marl grey V-neck jumper or cardigan with logo 

Charcoal grey trousers, skirt or pinafore dress

White collared shirt to fasten at the neck or white polo shirt

School tie (to be worn at all times except with a summer dress, ties are available to purchase from Midland Schoolwear)
Grey socks or tights
Sensible black shoes

EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

Charcoal grey jumper or cardigan (with or without a logo)

Charcoal grey trousers, skirt or pinafore dress

White polo shirt

Grey socks or tights

Sensible black shoes

Summer Uniform (Easter to July)

Charcoal grey shorts or a blue check summer dress or a plain white polo shirt

(In September, children to revert back to shirts and ties)

White ankle or knee length socks to be worn with a summer dress

PE and Games Kit – Indoor

Black shorts
White t-shirt *( to be replaced with new PE royal blue t- shirt after October 2024 half term)
Black pumps

PE and Games Kit – Outdoor

Black or grey jogging bottoms
White t-shirt* (to be replaced with new PE royal blue t- shirt after October 2024 half term)
Black or grey sweatshirt
Trainers
Black or grey pump bag (optional)
Pumps and trainers are required – one is not a substitute for the other.

Optional items – Outdoor Wear

Grey fleece jacket with logo
Grey reversible fleece/showerproof jacket with logo

Please note : Children to come into school in their PE kits on the day(s) they have PE.

Other Information

All uniform must be clearly named using name tapes or a permanent pen.

Children must have a named water bottle in school at all times

Jewellery – in the interests of health and safety, children with pierced ears are only permitted to wear gold or silver studs. These must be removed for PE and Games lessons.

Children must not wear any other items of jewellery except for a watch which must also be removed for PE/Games. Nail varnish and make up are not permitted.

Hair/Headwear: hair bands, scrunchies or clips must be black, grey or navy blue. No fancy or ornate hair accessories are allowed. Hair colourant, excessive use of hair gel or patterns shaved into the hair are not permitted. Religious headwear should be in line with school uniform colours of grey or navy.

If you require your child to wear clothing/jewellery for particular religious significance, please contact the Head Teacher who will consider requests on an individual basis, taking account of health and safety requirements.

Uniform Stockists

A list of uniform providers who stock our school uniform are shown below but many items can be purchased from other stores.

Clive Mark, Coventry Road, Sheldon (0121 722 2286)

Midland Schoolwear, Acocks Green (0121 707 2033)

Our school tie can be purchased from Midland Schoolwear, Acocks Green.

Navy book bags and black pump bags are also available from the Meadows school office

Uniform & PE Kits

We have been giving lots of consideration to whether children should continue to come into school on their PE days in their PE kits or come in uniform and change just for the session. We have asked the opinion of some parents and also asked the staff. We have decided that the children can continue to come into school on their PE days in their PE kits.

However, one of the reasons we considered moving back to uniform is because there is so much inconsistency in the PE kits and the children don’t always demonstrate the neatness and pride we expect when they are in their PE uniform. Please ensure that on your child’s PE days that they come in a plain white T shirt and plain black shorts or joggers. Children who do not come into school in the correct PE kit will be given spare items of clothing and asked to change at the start of the day.

We will continue to review the policy of children coming into school in PE kits throughout the year and if we are not able to achieve consistency in terms of all children wearing the correct kit, we will have to reconsider this.

In terms of our usual school uniform, as we often continue to have good weather in the first half of the Autumn term, children are welcome to wear their Summer uniform until October half term if they wish to.

Please be reminded that accessories must be kept to a minimum and should be in school colours of blue or grey. In terms of jewellery, only items of religious significance such as a bracelet/bangle, stud earrings and a watch are allowed for safety reasons. 

Up until October half term, blue checked summer dresses can also be worn. We do not stipulate logos on jumpers as we appreciate the cost involved but they are available from local school outfitters, should you wish to purchase.

PE Kits

We wear our PE kits for two days a week and want all of our children to look smart whilst they are in school or representing Olton at an event. We have a new PE royal blue t- shirt which is available from Midlands School Wear and Clive Marks. Plain white t shirts can be worn up until October half term whilst we phase in the new colour top. Black or dark navy jogging bottoms/shorts/sweatshirt/hoodie.

We have a limited number of the following Blue PE tops available to purchase via Parentpay.

Please email the school office if you would like to purchase a top via school. This will be on a first come first served basis.

Branded items with a logo or football kits are not allowed for school PE kit.

We are planning to recycle lots of pre-loved school uniform at the start of term - look out for messages on dojo before we start again in September.