SCHOOL UNIFORM

At St Thomas', we are proud to wear our school uniform.  School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of the school and setting an appropriate tone for learning and behaviour. Uniform can instill pride, support positive behaviour and encourage identity with our school family.   We expect our children to be as smart as possible in school, and always ask that our school families work together and support us with this.  

Our school uniform is designed to be smart, practical and affordable.  The 'branded' school uniform items - school jumpers and cardigans, ties and sports top, can be purchased from: Top Marque, 7A Park Rd, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 1QX or from our online supplier: UAL online: https://ualonline.co.uk/pages/school-collection-list .   Other items of the school uniform are available to buy in many clothing shops and supermarkets.  Our PTFA also organise a Second hand uniform stall.  The dates and times of this will be well advertised to parents through our normal channels. 

As we have over 200 children wearing the almost the same clothing, we ask that all school uniform is marked clearly with your child’s full name, as these items can easily get mislaid or mixed up!

A summary of our uniform requirements (for full information, please refer to our Uniform Policy below)

• Blue V neck pullover or cardigan, branded with red stripe and school logo

• Grey tailored trousers, shorts, skirt, pinafore or culottes

• White shirt with a ‘stiff’ button-up collar (long or short sleeved) 

• A  school tie with red and white stripe – this may be a clip on version or a full tie 

• Plain grey or white socks either ankle or knee length or grey tights  

As an optional alternative during the summer months, pupils may choose to wear:

• Royal or pale blue gingham dress/culottes

   

Footwear requirements:

• Sensible plain black shoes. No trainers, no heels, no boots.

• Wellies are required for all children as they all take part in Forest School and Outdoors Education in our 'Come Outside' Curriculum. (The particular terms will be advised)  .

• Wellies are needed for Reception class all year round. These will be left in school to be used when required. 

   

• PE kit (new version April 2026 onwards):

• Plain navy T Shirt with round neck  (required)

• Plain navy blue shorts or plain navy blue cycling shorts (required)

• 3/4 Zip Top Navy & blue with school badge (required)

• Sports trainers which are suitable for running and moving freely (required) - no hi-tops or fashion pumps e.g. Converse. Please make sure your child can fasten their own trainers!

• Navy plain unbranded joggers for warmth(optional) 

PE kit (Old version):

• White T Shirt with round neck (required)

• Royal blue shorts  (required)

• Trainers which are suitable for running and moving freely - not hi-tops (required)

 These items of our PE kit are optional:

• Plain black joggers (optional) 

• Blue hoody with school logo (optional) 

• Black base layer leggings under blue shorts (optional)  

Some uniform reminders:

• Children can wear their full PE kit and trainers on their PE days

• Earrings - only plain gold or silver studs can be worn. These should be removed or covered with plaster or surgical tape supplied from home for PE and sporting events. No other jewellery is permitted.

• Small wristwatches can be worn. Analogue watches (with hands) are best to help children with learning to tell the time.

• Smart watches are not allowed. 

• Footwear for all children should be smart, black sensible school shoes, preferably not slip on style shoes for girls  as they slip off very easily

• No trainers or pumps (unless with PE kit)

• No make up

• Long hair must be tied back each day

• No dyed hair

• No patterns cut into hair

• No nail varnish.  Nails should be kept short for safety on the playground and in PE and sports. 

• No polo shirts with a 'soft' collar

• No boots including ankle boots

• No short trainer socks (unless with PE kit)

• An old coat is recommended for use in Forest School sessions - as they often get muddy! 

REMINDER: PE Kit Alterations starting April 2026 which will be compulsory for all children by September 2027 

Click here to read our School Uniform and Appearance policy 2025