All pupils must dress according to our Uniform Policy, which reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement.
Our school uniform is important to us because it is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
Purchasing school uniform
Our school uniform provider is Penelope Ann Schoolwear - you can order the uniform directly from them.
You will be able to order ties, cardigans, and jumpers at a discounted rate directly from the school via your child's online IPayImpact account. For assistance with this, please speak with the school office.
Second hand uniform
At Ark Dickens we hold second hand uniform sales throughout the year, should you wish to donate uniform your children have grown out of or purchase items for your children. This is available from our friendly pastoral team or main office, please speak to us if you need assistance. We are always here to help. Look out for us on the playground at the end of each term.
Uniform requirements
Items marked as * should be purchased from our school uniform provider.
Nursery:
- Royal blue logo tracksuit*
- White polo t-shirt
- Book bag or backpack
- Plain black shoes
Year R:
- Blue logo jumper or cardigan*
- Grey skirt/trousers or shorts
- White collard shirt
- Book bag or backpack
- Plain black shoes
Year 1-Year 4:
- Blue logo jumper or cardigan*
- School tie*
- Grey skirt/trousers or shorts
- White collard shirt
- Book bag or backpack
- Plain black shoes
Year 5-Year 6:
- Blue logo jumper or cardigan*
- Grey logo blazer*
- School tie*
- Grey skirt/trousers or shorts
- White collard shirt
- Book bag or back pack
- Plain black shoes
PE Kit:
- PE t-shirt the colour of your child's house team - plain or with logo
- Black or blue shorts or joggers
- Black trainers
Optional:
- Blue and white gingham dress for the Summer Term
Expectations
- Please ensure all clothing and property is clearly marked so that lost articles may be easily traced and returned.
- Pupils are not allowed to wear hats, headscarves, or any other head covering inside the academy building unless it is due to religious or cultural reasons. Any head covering for religious or cultural values or hair accessories that are worn such as slides, ribbons, bobbles etc. should be simple.
- Hair should be worn in an appropriate style with no extreme styling or designs of hair or eyebrows; e.g. lines/intricate patterns.
- Pupils are not allowed to wear fingernail polish or false nails. Make-up is not allowed.
- Pupils may not wear any jewellery except for one watch only (no sound effects or games). Pupils are allowed to wear one pair of stud earrings, and they must be worn in the lower ear lobe. All studs must be removed for PE or taped.
- Footwear with flashing lights is not appropriate for school. For reasons of health and safety, open-toed sandals should not be worn, even in the Summer Term.
Lost property
We ask that all clothing is named, including shoes, so that lost items can be returned to their owner. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables. All mislaid items are placed in the lost property box located in the school office. Please ask the school office if you wish to look through this box. We endeavour to return all named property, but give unclaimed lost property to a local children’s charity at the end of term.