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Purchasing uniform

All pupils must dress according to our Uniform Policy, which reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement.

Our school uniform is important to us because it is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

  • Uniform policy (359.69 KB)
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Ark Ayrton jumper
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Ark Ayrton cardigan with tie
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Blazer unisex (Year 5 & 6 only)
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Ark Ayrton tie  (Years 3 - 6 only)
Ark Ayrton tie (Years 3 - 6 only)

Uniform requirements

In the list below, * means that the item needs to be purchased online from our uniform provider Brigade.

All clothes, including coats, should be clearly labelled with the child’s name, especially PE kit and trainers.

Pre-School and Reception

  • Red Ayrton logo jumper or cardigan *
  • White collared polo t-shirt
  • Grey trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore dress
  • Red and white gingham dress for the summer OPTIONAL

Years 1 and 2

  • Red Ayrton logo jumper or cardigan *
  • White button-down shirt
  • Grey trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore dress
  • Red and white gingham dress for the summer OPTIONAL

Years 3 and 4

  • Red Ayrton logo jumper or cardigan *
  • Ayrton grey tie *
  • White button-down shirt
  • Grey trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore dress
  • Red and white gingham dress for the summer OPTIONAL

Years 5 and 6

  • Ayrton grey blazer *
  • Red Ayrton logo jumper or cardigan * OPTIONAL for Years 5 and 6
  • Ayrton grey tie *
  • White button-down shirt
  • Grey trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore dress
  • Red and white gingham dress for the summer OPTIONAL

 

PE Kit (indoor and outdoor)

  • Plain red t-shirt 
  • Plain black shorts or tracksuit

Children may wear their PE uniform into school on PE days, or they can bring it in and keep it on their peg and change at school.

 

School shoes

It is important from a safety perspective, that children are wearing the correct footwear to school. Trainers are only part of the children’s PE uniform and are not to be worn on non PE days.

Below gives you an indication of what we classify as acceptable and unacceptable footwear.

 

                     Acceptable                                                       Unacceptable                                

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Acceptable shoes

 

Lost property

We ask that all clothing is named, including shoes, so that lost items can be returned to their owner. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables. All mislaid items are placed in the lost property box located in the school office. Please ask the school office if you wish to look through this box. We endeavour to return all named property, but give unclaimed lost property to a local children’s charity at the end of term.

Purchasing school uniform

Uniform items are readily available from the high street – if parents find any item difficult to obtain, please speak to a member of staff who can direct you to our second-hand uniform rail which you can access free of charge. 

Our uniform has been kept simple to avoid unnecessary expense and items with the Academy logo can be purchased online using the school's uniform provider Brigade. Items can either be collected free of charge from the Academy Office, or posted home for an additional fee.

Second-hand items

Any unwanted items of uniform may be given to the school office. 

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