School Uniform
School Uniform Policy & Expectations 2025 - 2028
The Governing Body of St Dunstan’s School requires that all pupils wear the prescribed uniform (as detailed below) because we believe that our uniform joins the pupils together and shows that we are one family. A school uniform is an equaliser, and as such, all pupils are expected to wear the prescribed school uniform. Our school governors have stipulated that certain items must display our school logo; some are compulsory, including the school sweatshirt and the school PE T-shirt. If pupils choose to wear a polo shirt in the summer term, it must have the embroidered school logo. We have minimised the number of compulsory logo items to allow parents more options when sourcing uniform.
By seeking admission or by sending your child to St Dunstan’s Catholic School you are also agreeing to support the policies of the school including adherence to the prescribed uniform code.
Where to buy St Dunstan’s uniform with an embroidered logo?
- Clive Mark in Kings Heath, Poplar Road, Birmingham, B14 7AD www.clivemark.co.uk
- School Uniform Direct www.sud.co.uk
- School ties, PE shirts with the school logo and PE shorts are available from the school via School Gateway.
Most uniform staples, as mentioned above, can be purchased at George at Asda, Tesco's, Next and Sainsbury’s etc.
This list outlines the school uniform. If an item of clothing is not listed, it is not considered part of the uniform and should not be worn.
Boys Years 1 to 6
- Grey trousers
- Hard collar white shirt (short or long sleeves) with school tie
- Maroon V-neck sweatshirt with embroidered logo
- Maroon and white school tie (Years 1 and 2: elastic; Years 3 – 6 traditional ties)
Girls: Years 1 – 6
- Grey skirt or tailored trousers. Cycling shorts and skorts are not permitted.
- Grey pinafore dress (Years 1 and 2 only) playsuits are not permitted.
- Hard collar white shirt (short or long sleeves) with school tie
- Maroon V-neck sweatshirt with embroidered logo
- Maroon school tie (Years 1 and 2: elastic; Years 3 – 6 traditional ties)
- Black or grey tights optional (no colours or patterns)
Nursery & Reception: (Uniform is optional for nursery children)
- Grey skirt or tailored trousers with an elasticated waist
- Grey pinafore dress
- White polo shirt, plain or with logo
- Maroon V-neck sweatshirt with embroidered logo
- Black shoes (must be slip-on or Velcro fastening)
PE Kit (Please remember that PE is a compulsory part of the National Curriculum).
- White round neck T-shirt with school logo
- Plain maroon PE shorts
- Black PE pumps slip-on or Velcro strap
Forgotten PE Kit: Pupils who fail to bring in the correct P.E. kit or forget their P.E. kit will be required to borrow a spare school kit from the school.
Summer Uniform Optional after Easter until the end of July.
- Grey tailored school shorts.
- White polo shirt with embroidered school logo
- Red/maroon full gingham school dress (no skorts or playsuits are permitted)
Injuries and Illness
All pupils must have the correct P.E. kit in school, even if they are not participating as a performer. If a pupil is injured or unwell, a signed note from the parent must be provided to the teacher. Pupils who are excused will still need to change into their P.E. Kit, as they will be involved in the lesson through the roles of coach, umpire/referee, or leader. It is our expectation that if your child is well enough to attend school, they are also well enough to participate in P.E.
Although P.E. is timetabled each week, there will be occasions when a lesson has to be switched, or an additional opportunity for P.E. presents itself. It is essential, therefore, that P.E. kits are in school every day.
Shoes
- All shoes must be plain black with a covered toe (for health and safety reasons).
- Boots, trainers, sports shoes or heels are not permitted.
Additional Equipment and Information
- Maroon School Reading Book Bag is required for all children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 Pupils do not need another bag.
- Rucksacks are not allowed in these classes – these are too large to store safely, your child will be asked to keep them at home. Pupils in Year 5 and 6 may have either a School Reading Book Bag or a Rucksack.
- Every child should have a drawstring bag suitable for holding his/her PE kit in school at all times.
- A maroon, black or white plain cap is worn on school visits and during the school day in hot weather (we do not allow fashion caps or football team caps).
Hair Style Rules
No extreme/fashion haircuts are allowed for boys or girls
- During term time, fashion hairstyles, which include shaved, dyed, tramlines, undercuts or mohawks, are not permitted. If the headteacher deems the haircut to be extreme, you will be asked to correct it at the hairdresser/barber – please note that this is not a matter for debate, appropriate hairstyles are part of the agreed uniform policy and, as such, parents are required to support the school in applying that policy.
- Long hair must be worn in a plait, bun or ponytail/s at all times to minimise exposure to head lice (hair ties and bows in maroon, black or white – no fashion hair bows except on theme days or non-uniform days) – please note that hair rules apply equally to boys and girls
- Pupils are not allowed to colour their hair during term time and any colours added for fun etc. must be gone before pupils return to school.
Jewellery Rules
No jewellery is allowed, including earrings, studs, or retainers.
- KS2 children may wear a watch (but not a ‘smart’ watch with internet connectivity); teachers cannot be responsible for watches.
- Please ensure that children's ears are pierced at the start of the summer holidays to allow enough time for the hole to remain open without the need for retainers.
- Pupils who wear earrings to school will be asked to remove them. If this is not possible by the child, parents/carers will be telephoned and asked to come and remove them.
Make-Up Rules
No nail polish or make-up is allowed.
- Pupils arriving wearing make-up or nail polish will be asked to remove it and will be provided with materials to do so.

Pre-Loved Uniform
Each year, we have opportunities throughout the year for donated and second-hand uniforms to be shared with parents (we will advise you of this in school newsletters). At the end of each term, we send pre-loved uniform items looking for a new home to the Rubery Uniform Swap Shop (https://www.ruberyswopshop.co.uk/schools), allowing parents to be more sustainable and acquire excellent, second-hand logo uniform items.
Families do not have to take an item to swap – you can request items you need for free, which includes wellies, trainers, coats etc...