Uniform develops a sense of community and belonging.  We encourage children to be proud and take pride in their appearance by wearing our uniform. All children at Downsview, excluding the nursery, are expected to wear a formal school uniform.

All children, including the Nursery, are expected to wear the appropriate kit for PE on their allocated PE days. If children are registered to attend a before or after school extra-curricular Sports Club, they are also permitted to attend school in their PE kit. We ask that all uniform is clearly named.  Unmarked or lost items are placed in the Lost Property Cupboard.  Staff and Governors ask for parents' co-operation in carrying out the school uniform policy. 

The school does not accept any liability for any loss, theft or damage to property or possessions brought to school in contravention of school rules regarding such property.  The school does not accept any liability or responsibility for items of clothing/uniform that are torn or otherwise damaged except where the school can be shown to be negligent in providing an environment where such items can remain undamaged other than that expected by normal wear and tear. The school is not liable to replace lost items of school uniform. 

As a school community, we endeavour to be inclusive and welcoming. Therefore, our uniform requirements are not defined by gender.

The standard dress is based on the colours burgundy and grey and comprises the following items:

• Burgundy sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (with or without school logo).
• Grey trousers, shorts or skirt/pinafore
• White shirt or white polo shirt
• Hijabs, if worn, should be in plain black or burgundy
• Summer dress in pink and white or red and white gingham
• Black closed shoes with flat heels or dark trainers (black, navy or dark grey). No open-toed sandals - they should be suitable for school wear for safety reasons.
• Book bag or Satchel ONLY– no rucksacks of any kind

PE Kit

Games and PE (including swimming when appropriate) are compulsory subjects and children are required to wear the correct kit, comprising: 

• Red, Blue, Yellow or Green House T-shirt (with or without school logo)
• Downsview navy blue tracksuit bottoms and jacket - the children may either wear the navy tracksuit jacket or a burgundy school jumper/cardigan (with or without school logo)
• Black shorts (appropriate length) or plain black leggings (under tracksuit if appropriate)
• Black trainers or plimsolls (please note that gymnastics is done barefoot)

Every pupil at Downsview belongs to one of the following school houses:  Red, Blue, Yellow, Green.

ALL CHILDREN

All children in our school must wear their PE kit to school on days when they have PE. 

All children in our school must wear their PE kit to school on days when they have PE. There is no need to bring a change of clothes, as the children can remain in their Downsview navy tracksuits all day. These days, children may either wear the Downsview navy tracksuit jacket or a burgundy school jumper/cardigan (with or without school logo). On days when they are not on the timetable to have PE, they will continue to wear full school uniform, as usual.

All children registered to attend a before or after-school extra-curricular Sports Club are also permitted to attend school in their Downsview navy tracksuit and House t-shirt. In warmer weather, children are able to come into school in their black PE shorts or black leggings instead of their tracksuit bottoms on the days when they have PE or are registered to attend a Sports Club.

If your child is wearing trainers to school on a PE day, please be mindful of the weather as the children will be taking part in outdoor games and may need a change of shoes/trainers if the weather has been wet. 

Summary of Uniform Requirements:

• Compulsory Branded Items: Downsview navy blue tracksuit bottoms
• Optional Branded Items: Downsview navy blue tracksuit jacket, PE House coloured t-shirts, school jumper/cardigan, school fleece, school sweatshirt, Downsview book bag or satchel (if opting for non-branded, must be burgundy).
• Non-Branded Options: Burgundy school jumper or cardigan, burgundy sweatshirt and house coloured T-shirts which can be sourced from other retailers.

The nearest local supplier of uniform is:

Bubblegum Children's and School Wear
113 High Street
Thornton Heath
CR7 8RZ

Telephone:  020 8683 2773

All non-branded uniform can be purchased from most leading supermarkets.

We also have second-hand uniform sales throughout the year.

Make-up and nail varnish are not permitted.

Children are not permitted to wear jewellery to school.  If ears are pierced, children are only allowed small plain studs to be worn.