School Uniform

We are excited to introduce our new active school uniform, designed to support our pupils throughout their busy school day.

The new active school uniform will be worn by all pupils from the start of the 2026/27 academic year on Monday 7th September 2026, ahead of our exciting move into our new school building in November. We believe this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a uniform that reflects our vision for active, engaging and inclusive learning.

As part of our commitment to encouraging active, healthy lifestyles, we are moving towards a uniform that allows children to learn, play and take part in physical activity comfortably every day.

Our Active Uniform

Our new active school uniform has been designed to be practical, comfortable and affordable for families.

The only branded (logo) items are:

• School jumper or Three-Quarter zip top
• School t-shirt/Polo t-shirt

These are the only items that need to display the school logo. All other uniform items can be purchased from any retailer, making the uniform more affordable and accessible for families.

Children should wear:

• Plain navy joggers, leggings, shorts, skorts or tracksuit bottoms.
• Mostly white trainers suitable for everyday school wear. Trainers should provide good grip for all weather conditions, be easy to clean, and be suitable for both classroom activities and outdoor play. There is no expectation that trainers are expensive sports brands—many supermarkets and high street retailers offer suitable, good-quality options.

Benefits of an Active School Uniform

Our Active School Uniform has been chosen to provide children with greater comfort, flexibility and confidence throughout the school day. Some of the key benefits include:

• More time for learning – Children are always dressed and ready for PE, outdoor learning and active lessons, reducing time spent changing.
• Greater comfort – Lightweight, practical clothing allows pupils to move freely during lessons, playtimes and physical activities.
• Supports healthy lifestyles – Encourages children to be active every day and promotes the importance of regular movement.
• Practical for all weather – Suitable for indoor learning, outdoor play and a wide range of school activities.
• Cost-effective – With only the jumper (or three-quarter zip top) and T-shirt requiring the school logo, families have the flexibility to purchase all other plain uniform items from retailers of their choice.
• Promotes independence – Comfortable clothing and simple uniform choices help children dress independently and feel confident throughout the day.
• Ready for every school day – Pupils can take part in PE, outdoor learning and active lessons without needing to change clothes, helping to maximise learning time.

Purchasing Uniform

School logo T-shirts, jumpers and three-quarter zip tops are available from The School Outfit as well as a range of unbranded bottoms.

Silver Birch Primary School – The School Outfit

Plain uniform items can also be purchased from a wide range of high street and supermarket retailers, including Asda, Sainsbury's, Primark, Morrisons, Matalan, Tesco and M&S, all of which offer school uniform items and footwear that meet our uniform expectations.

This flexibility helps keep costs down while allowing families to choose items that best suit their needs.

Pre-Loved Uniform

We are proud to offer a selection of good-quality pre-loved, as well as some new, uniform items from the school office.

These are available to support families for a variety of reasons, including financial circumstances, children growing quickly or when replacement items are needed throughout the year.

If you would like to access our pre-loved uniform, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the school office team. We are always happy to help, and all enquiries will be treated with sensitivity and discretion.

Our Commitment

Our move to a new school building represents an exciting new chapter for our school community. Introducing an Active School Uniform is an important part of that journey, ensuring that every child is ready to participate fully in the wide range of learning experiences our new environment will offer.

We believe that an active school uniform reflects the way children learn today. From classroom activities and outdoor learning to PE, enrichment opportunities and playtimes, our pupils will be ready to make the most of every opportunity throughout the school day.

Our aim is to provide a uniform that is practical, comfortable, affordable and inclusive, enabling every child to participate fully in school life while supporting their health, wellbeing and enjoyment of learning.

Thank you for your continued support as we introduce this exciting change. If you have any questions about the new active school uniform, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.