Uniform

St Joseph’s is a uniform school and every child is expected to dress in the correct uniform. We believe uniforms provide a sense of belonging and sense of pride for our students, is helpful in fostering a good learning environment and promotes the ethos of our school.

At the moment we are wearing our winter uniform which looks like this:

Girls:  Winter Grey skirt/grey pinafore dress/ grey tailored trousers White shirt Blue V-neck sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo Blue-grey school tie Grey or white socks Woollen grey or navy tights Black shoes Girls: Summer Blue and white check or striped dress. White ankle or long socks Black shoes Girls: P.E. Plain navy or black shorts Blue school t-shirt (preferred)/plain white t-shirt Black plimsolls

Boys: Winter  Grey trousers not jeans or cords White shirt Blue V-neck sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo Blue-grey school tie Grey socks Black shoes Boys: Summer Grey trousers. White short sleeved cotton shirt with blue-grey school tie, or blue school t-shirt Grey socks Black shoes Boys: P.E.  Plain navy or black shorts Blue school t-shirt (preferred)/plain white t-shirt Black plimsolls

We aim to keep costs of uniform to a minimum:

The school jumper/cardigan (£14), school ties (£4), School Polo T-Shirt (£8) and book bags (£7) can be purchased from the school at anytime. Parents should not have to think about the cost of a school uniform when choosing to apply for our school and there are different ways we can support you.

To help support our families we also regularly hold nearly new/ used uniform sales throughout the school year. These are advertised through ParentMail or the school newsletter. Please ensure that any uniform you donate to the school is in good condition to help support others.

Children will need to have a swimming costume for children in Year 5 and Year 6.

There is a St Joseph’s school coat which can be bought in school if needed.

As a school, it is our policy to review our school uniform policy every 5 years. Due to the impact of Covid and families facing financial difficulty, we have relaxed our uniform code for the last 2 years. The next uniform review will take place in the 2023- 2024 academic year where we will consult with pupils, parents, governors and staff.

Please kindly ensure all items of clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name to enable us to return any items to you if they go missing.