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  • School Uniform

    At Rucstall Primary School, we believe that wearing school uniform helps children to feel part of our school community, promotes a sense of pride in the school and supports them in being ready to learn. We expect children to wear school uniform and ask parents to support us in ensuring that children come to school dressed appropriately.

    Where uniform does not meet our policy, we will contact parents to discuss the issue and seek their support in ensuring that it is resolved. Children are also expected to tuck in their polo shirts and wear their uniform neatly.

    School uniform should be selected from the following items:

    • Grey skirt or pinafore, grey trousers or shorts (no leggings )
    • White short sleeved polo shirts
    • Burgundy jumper, cardigan or fleece (this item must have the school logo)
    • Grey, back or white socks or tights
    • Red gingham dress (summer)
    • Plain black, flat, smart shoes, suitable for playtimes (no trainers or boots)

    School Bags:

    • Reception: school satchel - must have school logo
    • Years 1 and 2: school satchel or book bag - must have school logo
    • Years 3 to 6: small rucksack, any colour

    PE and Sports Clothing Kit List:

    • Plain drawstring bag
    • White short sleeved t-shirt (round neck)
    • Black shorts and black tracksuit bottoms (no leggings)
    • Sports trainers (any colour but must not be fashion trainers) 
    • Rucstall fleece with logo (optional from Skoolkit) or black, plain tracksuit top.
    • No items should have logo’s/branding i.e. Nike, Adidas.  Plain generic items only are required.

    General Information

    • A water bottle containing water only should be brought in every day.
    • Children should bring a coat to school each day (these can be any colour)
    • A red or black sun hat is required during warmer weather.
    • Jewellery is not permitted - 1 x small plain ball stud earring in each lobe and watches are allowed (without photo-taking capabilities) - these must be removed for PE and sports activities. 
    • Hair should be modest in style and colour - nothing less than grade two.
    • Bows larger than 6cm will not be allowed.
    • Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back.

    There should be no snoods, hats, sunglasses or neckerchiefs and no makeup or nail varnish.

    Our Suppliers

    School uniform requiring the school logo can be purchased from two suppliers:

    Water bottles are available from the school at a cost of £2 (branded is not essential)

    Other non-branded or generic uniform items are purchasable from any uniform stockist or more widely in supermarkets etc. 

    Please Remember

    • Label all uniform, PE kit and bags with your child's name.
    • Children do not need pencil cases.
    • Mobile phones: Year 5 and Year 6 pupils may bring a brick phone for travel to and from school and must hand it to their class teacher on arrival.
    • Smartphones, smartwatches and other internet-enabled devices are not permitted in school unless agreed in advance for medical reasons.
    • Valuable items, large sums of money and toys should not be brought to school. Watches and other items of value are sent to school at parents’ own risk. 

    Valuables and Lost Property

    It is essential that all items of clothing and bags should be clearly marked with the child’s name. A number of items go missing across the year so please ensure all uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name so it is easy to reunite any lost items easily. We do not keep ‘lost property’, so named items will be returned to children immediately to be stored in their new cubby holes/lockers. Unclaimed and unnamed items are disposed of on a fortnightly basis.

    Second-hand uniform

    We have arrangements in place to help families access second-hand school uniform. If you are interested in obtaining second-hand uniform, please contact the school office and we will signpost you to available stock or note your requirements should items become available.

    If you are experiencing exceptional financial difficulty, please contact the school in confidence. We may be able to offer support directly or signpost you to additional sources of assistance.