CHIEVELEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

School Uniform Guide & Policy Summary

Our Uniform Philosophy At Chieveley Primary School, we believe a consistent uniform promotes a strong sense of identity, belonging, and pride in our school community.  Our uniform policy is designed to be fair, comfortable, inclusive, and affordable.  To support families, branded items are kept to a minimum—while branded jumpers and cardigans are preferred, unbranded store-bought items in school colours (green and grey) are fully accepted.

Uniform Requirements by Year Group

Year Group / Stage	Main Uniform	PE & Outdoor Kit	Footwear & Bags
Reception (Foundation Stage)	•   Green sweatshirt,         jumper, cardigan, fleece, or sleeveless jumper • White shirt or polo shirt • Grey trousers, shorts, skirts, or pinafores • Green checked summer dress • Practical additions: Black unbranded leggings or jogging bottoms	No PE kit required in Reception. (Children dress in standard uniform/joggers).	Shoes: • 1 pair of black school shoes (velcro required until laces tied) • 1 pair of trainers for outdoor play   Bags: • Chieveley book bag & PE bag
Years 1 & 2 (Key Stage 1)	• Green sweatshirt, jumper, cardigan, fleece, or sleeveless jumper • White shirt or polo shirt • Grey trousers, shorts, skirts, or pinafores • Green checked summer dress	• Plain white T-shirt • Black shorts • Jogging bottoms for colder weather	Shoes: • 1 pair of black school shoes (Velcro required until laces tied) • 1 pair of trainers for PE/break times   Bags: • Chieveley book bag & PE bag
Years 3 to 5 (Key Stage 2)	• Green sweatshirt, jumper, cardigan, fleece, or sleeveless jumper • White shirt or polo shirt • Grey trousers, shorts, skirts, or pinafores • Green checked summer dress	• Plain white T-shirt • Black shorts • Jogging bottoms for colder weather	Shoes: • 1 pair of black school shoes • 1 pair of trainers for PE/break times   Bags: • Chieveley school rucksack (must fit all books & PE kit)
Year 6 (Upper KS2)	• Green sweatshirt, jumper, cardigan, fleece, or sleeveless jumper • White shirt or polo shirt • Grey trousers, shorts, skirts, or pinafores • Green checked summer dress	• Plain white T-shirt • Black shorts • Jogging bottoms for colder weather	Shoes: • 1 pair black school shoes • 1 pair trainers for PE/break times   Bags: • Appropriate bag of choice allowed in Year 6

 

Key Guidelines for Parents & Carers

Shoes & Footwear

• Classroom & Every day: 1 pair of plain black school shoes.
• PE & Break Times: 1 pair of trainers suitable for outdoor running and physical activity.
• Laces vs. Velcro: Until your child can tie their own laces independently, please ensure shoes have velcro fastenings.

Bags & Daily Accessories

• Foundation Stage & KS1 (Reception - Year 2): Require an official Chieveley book bag and PE bag.
• Key Stage 2 (Years 3 - 5): Allowed a Chieveley school rucksack, which must fit all belongings (books and PE kit).
• Year 6: May use an appropriate bag of their choice.
• Water Bottles: All pupils must bring a clearly labelled water bottle daily. These should be taken home every weekend to be cleaned.
• Sun Hats: Green caps (plain or with the Chieveley logo) are recommended for summer.  Year 6 may bring in their own hats, as long as they are appropriate.

Hair, Accessories & Jewellery

• Hair Standards: Extreme hairstyles, patterns shaved into hair, hair dyes, or false hair are not permitted. Hair accessories must be Chieveley green, black, match natural hair colour, or match the summer green-checked fabric.
• Jewellery: Jewellery is not permitted, except for small, plain stud earrings (which must be taped over during PE lessons).
• Watches & Smart Devices: Traditional watches and basic fitness trackers (e.g., Fitbits) are permitted at owner's risk.  Smart devices with messaging, calling, or camera functionality are strictly prohibited, even in school mode.

Uniform Purchasing & Community Support

Official School Supplier: Logo items (jumpers, cardigans, book bags, and rucksacks) can be purchased directly from:

Skoolkit Newbury
Unit G9, East Street (Parkway Shopping Centre)
Newbury, RG14 1AY

Pre-Loved Uniform Scheme: We maintain a small selection of donated, pre-loved uniform available to parents. Donations of good-quality items no longer needed are warmly welcomed at the school office.

Adjustments & Special Circumstances: If your child requires an exceptional exemption or temporary adjustment for medical, SEND, sensory, or religious reasons, please write to the Headteacher at office@chieveleyschool.co.uk. Every request is considered sensitively on an individual basis.