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Uniform Information

At Burnside Primary School, our school uniform is a key way of fostering togetherness, pride, and a sense of equality across our entire community. Wearing our uniform reinforces our core values, be safe, be smart, be kind, helping every pupil feel an immediate sense of belonging.

To keep our expectations clear, fair, and manageable for families, our uniform policy is based on six core principles:

  1. Creates Cohesion & Equality: Wearing the same colours levels the playing field, removing peer pressure around brand-name clothing and building a strong, inclusive community.

  2. Promotes Focus & Pride: Wearing a uniform sets a purposeful mindset for the day, helping children focus on their studies, personal character, and learning journey rather than material trends.

  3. Enhances Safety: Uniform makes our pupils instantly recognisable on site and during educational trips, ensuring staff can easily spot and keep track of every child.

  4. Standardises Dress Codes: A simple, defined uniform eliminates confusion around dress codes, modesty, and inappropriate logos or slogans.

  5. Simplifies Morning Routines: Uniform removes daily decision-making, making weekday mornings smoother, easier, and stress-free for pupils and parents alike.

  6. Cost-Effective for Families: Designed for durability and longevity, our standardised uniform keeps clothing costs manageable and predictable for parents throughout the school year.

Our Uniform

  • Sweatshirt / Cardigan: Red (with or without the school logo)

  • Polo Shirt: White (with or without the school logo)

  • Bottoms: Black or grey trousers, skirt, pinafore, or shorts (no leggings or tube skirts)

  • Summer Option: Red gingham print dress

  • Socks / Tights: Plain grey, black, or white (no bright colours or patterns)

  • Footwear: Low-heeled, smart black school shoes (no trainers, logos, or coloured stripes)

  • Jewellery & Hair: Earrings are not permitted . A wristwatch may be worn, but must be removed for P.E. Hair should be neat and natural; extreme dyes, cut patterns, or lines are not permitted. No makeup or nail varnish.

P.E. Kit

  • P.E. T-Shirt: Plain white t-shirt or red or black P.E. t-shirt

  • Bottoms: Plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms (no logos)

  • Socks: Plain black, white, or grey socks

  • Footwear: Plain black or white trainers

  • Safety Note:  Watches must be completely removed for all P.E. lessons.

Uniform Supplier Details

Our official uniform supplier is ARC Workwear & PPE, based locally in Cramlington. You can order embroidered school items directly through them:

Supplier: ARC Workwear & PPE

Address: 10, 11 & 12 Atley Way, Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington, NE23 1WP

Telephone: 01670 738090

Ordering: Visit their Cramlington store or order online via their official website.

Nearly New Uniform

It is the joint responsibility of parents and the school to maintain high standards of dress across Burnside Primary. If a child arrives without the correct uniform, we will provide a clean alternative for them to change into for the day.

We also maintain a large selection of good quality, pre-loved uniform in various sizes, available directly from the school office. Donations of outgrown, good-condition uniform items are always welcome. Please speak to Mrs. Ramsey in the school office for more details or support.

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