Main Uniform

• Navy sweatshirt or cardigan with the school logo
• White polo shirt with the school logo
• Grey trousers, tailored shorts, skirt or pinafore dress
• Navy checked summer dress
• Grey socks or tights
• Black leather/leather looking/patent shoes with a black sole (no boots, heels or logos)

(Children may wear cycling shorts under skirts or dresses for modesty reasons, but we ask these to be dark in colour and not visible below the hem line)

PE Uniform

• Navy shorts, Navy skort, Navy tracksuit bottoms, Navy leggings (no cycling shorts). These must be plain in colour with no obvious branding
• Navy PE T-shirts with logo
• Plain grey/black/white socks or Sports socks (no characters)
• Trainers (no flashing lights)

(Pupils will be expected to come dressed in their PE uniform on the days they have PE)

 

All children are expected to adhere to the Ridgeway uniform and we ask that clothes be clearly labelled with pupils’ names. Parents will be contacted if the uniform policy is not adhered to.

Logoed items

All logoed items can be purchased via our online uniform provider, Gascoigne Clothing, a family-run business based in Leicestershire and established in 1991.  Ridgeway Primary Academy is proud to work with them to provide you with high quality school uniform items for your children.

Their clothing has been fully approved by the school and will come supplied with fully embroidered school badge where applicable.

Please click the link below to place your orders:

 https://www.gascoigneclothing.com/ridgeway-primary-school

The password is: RPA2018

 All other items can be purchased from high street shops.

Jewellery 

Jewellery should not be worn to school, with the exception of a wristwatch.  Children who have recently had their ears pierced may wear a small stud but this must be removed or covered for all PE and swimming lessons. Please ensure headbands are in the school colours and are discreet in style.

Hair

We request that for all children in school, regardless of gender, once their hair reaches their shoulders that it is tied back neatly with a simple hair tie away from their face. This is for health and safety and hygiene reasons. For example, being caught, pulled or catching nits. It also helps them to complete everyday school activities without their hair being a distraction. We fully understand that some children have sensory sensitivities regarding hair and our school SENCO is happy to discuss and assess this with any parents as needed on a pupil by pupil basis. Neat bows, clips and headbands are also allowed in school however if they become a distraction or are deemed a risk by school staff in terms of health and safety the pupil will be asked to remove them. We appreciate all parents support with this. 

Pre-loved Uniform

Our PTA, FORA, hold a selection of pre-loved uniforms. To find out what is currently available, please enquire via the school office. If you are concerned about being able to afford a school uniform for your child, please do contact us in confidence, and we will support you where we can.