At Ark Castledown Primary Academy, we have a uniform policy, which reinforces our culture of high expectations and academic achievement. We encourage age-appropriate dress and we make sure pupils understand that there is suitable attire for different settings: school; places of worship; work; holidays and weekends. The uniform policy is effective throughout the school year.

• All pupils must dress according to the Uniform Policy, which can be found on our policies page. This is a very important part of our ethos and culture.
• Uniform unites us as a community. We learn, practise, play and succeed together. All pupils make a commitment when they put on their Ark Castledown uniform that they will abide by the rules of the academy community.
• Uniform reduces distractions. We are focused on our learning, the basics being reading, writing, mathematics and citizenship.
• Uniform makes us all equal. The children come to school looking the same way. No one has to feel awkward about the clothes they have or don’t have.
• Uniform gives us all an identity to be part and proud of.
• Uniforms are professional. Pupils look smart, neat and ready to learn.

*These items are available to purchase via Super Stitch 86 (http://www.superstitch86.co.uk)

Many of the items above are readily available from the high street – if parents and carers find any item difficult to obtain, please contact the school office. 

Please find our uniform policy on our policies page.