Pride in Our School

At Burnside Primary School, our children are proud to be members of our school and wear our uniform.  The uniform has been designed to be practical for a primary school while reflecting the high standards expected at school – it is to be worn with pride at all times. 

We feel that it is important that children learn to dress smartly and appropriately.  They grow up at Burnside understanding that most secondary schools and later in life, businesses, require smart, professional dress.

We look to parents to work with the school to ensure that children come to school always maintaining a high standard of dress and with at least a minimum of the correct colours in their clothing.

We value learning so highly that we do not send children home to change.  However, we hope that we do not have to deal with uniform transgressions.

Judgements about the acceptability of uniform and appearance can only be made by school staff and ultimately the Head Teacher.

Uniform Guidelines:

Standard Uniform:

• Red sweatshirt or cardigan or jumper
• White Polo shirt
• Plain grey or black trousers, skirt, or pinafore
• Black or white or red socks/tights
• Plain black shoes 

 PE Uniform

• Black leggings, shorts or jogging bottoms
• Red, white or black plain t-shirt
• Black hoodie or sweatshirt
• Trainers or plimsolls

Optional Items:

• Grey/black school-style shorts (year-round)

• Red & white gingham-style summer dresses 

• Hijab (white, grey, or red colour)
• Water bottle

Outdoor Play Attire

To allow outdoor play during wet weather, pupils should have suitable warm and waterproof clothing:

• Warm / Waterproof jacket, coat, or suit

Important Notes:

• Earrings are not allowed.
• Elaborate hairstyles should be avoided.

We appreciate your support in maintaining a high standard of dress for our students. Let’s continue to foster a sense of pride and professionalism at Burnside Primary School.

Hair & Jewellery

Hair must be neat and tidy (covered, plaited or in a pony-tail if long).  Extreme colours, styles or hair accessories that undermine the ethos or discipline of the school will not be permitted.

No make-up or nail polish is allowed. 

Watches or religious items required by the child’s faith may be worn. No other items of jewellery are allowed. 

No earrings are allowed

Named items

All items of clothing need to be named and children need to be encouraged at home and school to take care of their own property.

Uniform Supplier

Uniform items with the school logo can be purchased from:

Aark
Unit 23B Moorland Way,
Nelson Park,
Cramlington,
Northumberland,
NE23 1WE

Telephone 01670 737798

Visit Aark website

www.aarkshop.co.uk/burnside-primary-school

HOWEVER items with the logo are not required and our uniform can be purchased from other retailers and supermarkets. We have NO essential branded/logo goods.

Loss & Damage

We do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to an individual’s personal property.

Pre-loved uniform

Pre-loved, second-hand, uniform is available from the school