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title: "Uniform"
url: "https://www.longwood.netacademies.net/Parent-Information/Uniform"
school: "Longwood Primary Academy and Nursery"
---

# Uniform

## ![](https://www.longwood.netacademies.net/images/images/25.png)School Uniform

It is important that all pupils wear the correct school uniform.

### At Longwood, school uniform:

- Promotes a sense of pride in the school;
- Fosters a feeling of community and belonging;
- Is practical and smart and sets a high standard of appearance for all;
- Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance.

### Girls

- White polo shirt/shirt with school motif or plain white polo shirt
- Blue sweatshirt or cardigan with school motif or plain royal blue
- Plain grey or black skirt, or plain grey or black trousers (not leggings/jeans or skinny
- trousers).
- In the summer, girls may wear a blue and white check/gingham uniform dress.
- Grey, white, or black socks; neutral colour, black, grey, white.
- Black shoes (either lace-up, Velcro, zip or buckle fastening)
- In addition children may wear a watch.

### Boys

- White polo shirt/shirt with school motif or plain white polo shirt
- Blue sweatshirt with school motif or plain royal blue
- Plain grey or black trousers.
- In the summer, boys may wear plain, dark grey or black tailored knee length shorts.
- Grey, white, or black socks.
- Black shoes (either lace-up, Velcro, zip or buckle fastening).

NB. In addition children may wear a watch and small stud earrings but no other form of jewellery. Hair accessories should follow school colours and be smart. There should be no make-up or nail varnish worn in school.

### PE Kit

**On PE days children can come to school in PE Kit:**

- Coloured house t-shirt
- Plain or school logo black tracksuit bottoms and sweatshirt
- Plain black shorts
- White socks.
- Training shoes
- No earrings, tape cannot be used and earrings must be removed by the child.

### Other Equipment

Your child will also need a school bag and a drinks bottle.

### Swimming Activities

- Swimming costume/trunks (not LONG shorts)
- Swimming hat
- A waterproof bag for wet/dirty kit/towel
- Towel
- Goggles (optional)

### School Uniform Shop

You can buy all uniform, with the logo on, from [Top Form](http://www.top-form.co.uk/) in The Stow, Harlow.

90-91 The Stow,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 3AP

Tel: 01279 434 813

Supermarket plain uniforms in royal blue, grey or black trousers/skirt are also acceptable.

If you require any second hand uniform please [contact](https://www.longwood.netacademies.net/contact) our Family Support Worker based at school.

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