School Uniform

Our school has a duty to make sure that the uniform we require is affordable, in line with statutory guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) on the cost of school uniform.  

We understand that items with distinctive characteristics (such as branded items, or items that need to have a school logo or a unique fabric/colour/design) cannot be purchased from a wide range of retailers and that requiring many such items limits parents/carers’ ability to ‘shop around’ for a low price.   

We will make sure our uniform: 

• Is available at a reasonable cost  

• Provides the best value for money for parents/carers 

• Supports our school’s sustainability goals  

We will do this by:  

• Carefully considering whether any items with distinctive characteristics are necessary 

• Encouraging the use of non-branded items 

• Limiting items with distinctive characteristics to low-cost and/or long-lasting items, such as ties  

• Encouraging cheaper alternatives to school-branded items which do not compromise quality and durability 

• Avoiding specific requirements for items pupils could wear on non-school days, such as coats, bags and shoes  

• Keeping the number of optional branded items to a minimum, so that the school’s uniform can act as a social leveler  

• Avoiding different uniform requirements for extra-curricular activities  

• Considering alternative methods for signaling differences in groups for interschool competitions, such as creating posters or labels, e.g. signaling which is provided by the school  

• Avoiding frequent changes to uniform specifications and minimising the financial impact on parents/carers of any changes 

• Consulting with parents/carers and pupils on any proposed significant changes to the uniform policy and carefully considering any complaints about the policy. 

• Having minimal cost second-hand/pre-loved uniform sales and additional support from Pupil Welfare for families who need it 

Please see our School Uniform Policy for full details: DBJA School Uniform Policy 2024

There is no expectation that children wear uniform displaying the school’s logo.

Unbranded uniform items are available from local supermarkets, and we would encourage parents to purchase these.

There is no expectation that children will wear uniform displaying the school’s logo. Unbranded uniform items are available from local supermarkets, and we would encourage parents to purchase these. Second-hand uniform is perfectly acceptable and recommended and we will, periodically, organise sales of pre-loved uniform items in the school. Parents who are struggling to afford uniform should contact Pupil Welfare at the school so that we can help.

Should parents wish to purchase uniform with the school’s badge and branding, it is available from the Castle Green Community Centre.

Website:[Castle Green | Uniform Shop (castle-green.org.uk)/vc_column_text]