Uniform

Balliol Primary School's uniform policy supports the high standards of the school as well as ensuring a strong sense of identity amongst our pupils. We have reviewed our policy to ensure that it is affordable and easily accessible to all families. Fo all items, school will allow branded/unbranded items.

Our uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier, Tots of Teams (Unit 10b, Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park,NE3 2EF). Families can contact the shop by telephone on 0191 271 5454 for more information or visit their website here: Buy Balliol Primary School Uniform for from Tots To Teams

All pupils must wear our school uniform in line with school policy.

School Uniform

Royal blue sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (required, this may be branded or unbranded; branded is available from www.totstoteams.com).
Black skirt/trousers/formal shorts/pinafore dress (required, generic)
White polo shirt (required, generic)
Black socks (required, generic); if socks are knee-high, they must be white
Royal blue/white checked dress (required, generic)

Shoes

Plain black, flat shoes/trainers (generic, no coloured details, including soles)
Laces should be plain black.
Wellies and boots can be worn to travel to school in wetter weather, but children need to change into their school shoes on arrival.

PE Kit

All PE kits must be free from any logo (aside from the school logo) or brand name. No football shirts allowed.

Pupils must come to school in their PE kit on scheduled PE days (please see Class Dojo for this information) and wear their royal blue jumper/cardigan.

Royal blue round neck t-shirt (required, generic)
Plain black shorts, leggings or black tracksuit bottoms (required, generic)
Plain black trainers (generic, no coloured details, including soles)

Jewellery, headwear and accessories

A watch (not a smart watch) can be worn but must be removed for PE lessons.
Hair, longer than shoulder length, must be tied back.
Hairbands and bobbles should be plain black or blue.
Hair dye and coloured streaks are not permitted.
No shaven hair designs.
No nail vanish or nail extensions.
Make up is not allowed
Religious head coverings are permitted (navy/black)

Body Piercings

One pair of plain stud earrings can be worn. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons – this is the responsibility of parents/carers to remove these before school. If earrings are not removed before school, the pupil will not be able to participate in PE for health and safety reasons.

No other body piercings are permitted and must be completely removed before school. This is the responsibility of parents/carers.