School Uniform

Keeping the Cost Low

The school has a dress code that helps identify everyone as part of our school team and encourages pride in the school. Uniform can be expensive and so, here at Westleigh Methodist Primary School, we strive to keep the cost lower for families. Our supplier for logo branded items is Rainbow and A&H Rosenfields. However, please do not feel obliged to buy logo embossed items. All the major items of dress can be purchased from local supermarkets. Uniformity, a shop in Leigh, sells pre-loved uniforms. Parents can purchase fleeces and sweatshirts with the school logo from local school uniform providers. Our Uniform Policy can be found below.

Rationale

We believe that the wearing of uniform encourages children to have a sense of belonging and of being part of the community, which impacts positively on their wellbeing. It is an outward expression of the school’s identity and promotes a feeling of pride and equality. In addition, we believe that the wearing of a ‘uniform’, as opposed to leisure wear, contributes to helping children understand that they come to school to work and learn.

Aims

• To ensure that children wear clothing which is safe and practical.

• To promote pride/ambition in their school and a sense of identity.

• To promote the idea of Westleigh Methodist Primary School as a learning community and we expect exceptional standards.

• To promote the image of the school within the local area and the town.

• To eliminate competition amongst children in relation to what they wear (preventing bullying).

• To ensure that the uniform is simple, high quality and reasonably priced.

Please ensure that all items of clothing are marked with your child’s name.

Uniform Requirements

• White polo shirt
• Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan
• Y6 pupils teal blue sweatshirt or cardigan
• Grey trousers, skirt or pinafore dress
• Grey or black socks, or grey or black tights
• Black shoes, not boots

• In summer, your child may wear a white and blue gingham dress

How Can You Help Us?

• All uniform (including trainers) should be labelled with your child's name
• Hair must be tied back with a blue or black hair bobble - wear simple headbands, hair bows and ribbons
• No extreme haircuts (no tramlines) or colours 
• Permitted jewellery includes a wrist watch (not smart watches) and plain single studs in ears, which must be taken out independently for P.E. and Sport