Uniform
A very high standard of uniform is expected at all times throughout the school day and on the way to and from school. Please ensure that all items of uniform and equipment are clearly marked with your child’s name. All items can be obtained from our uniform suppliers, please see details at the bottom of this page. We also offer second hand uniform sales during the academic year organised by the PTA. Items not specific to Samuel Ryder Academy are available at many other retailers.
Early Years & Key Stage 1 Uniform: Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
EYFS & Key Stage 1 Girls’ Uniform - Winter
- Plain navy skirt or navy pinafore (‘A’ line, knee length), available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- Or navy trousers, available from our uniform suppliers
- Gold polo shirt with school badge, available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- Navy cardigan with school badge, available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- White or navy long socks or tights
- Sensible, black shoes – boots, trainers, trainer style, sports branded or canvas shoes should not be worn
EYFS & Key Stage 1 Girls’ Uniform – Summer
- Blue and white gingham dress/playsuit
- Navy cardigan with school badge, available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- White short socks
- Sensible, black shoes – boots, trainers, trainer style, sports branded or canvas shoes should not be worn
EYFS & Key Stage 1 Boys’ Uniform – Winter and Summer
- Light grey trousers (flannel, not cord, not shiny) or Grey shorts
- Gold polo shirt with school badge, available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- Navy crew sweatshirt with school badge, available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- Grey socks (not trainer socks)
- Sensible, black shoes - boots, trainers, trainer style, sports branded or canvas shoes should not be worn
EYFS & Key Stage 1 Boys’ and Girls’ PE Kit
- White polo/t- shirt
- Navy blue or black plain shorts
- White socks
- Trainers (with non-marking soles)
- One-piece swimming costume (navy blue or black)
- Swimming hat and towel
- Swim goggles (optional but desirable)
In addition to the above KS1 Boys' and Girls' Winter PE Kit can include any of the following:
- Navy blue jumper (not school uniform jumper)
- Navy blue tracksuit bottoms
Key Stage 2 Uniform: Years 3, 4, 5 & 6
There is a uniform change when the children enter into Key Stage 2. The uniform change is to show their increasing maturity and to begin to reflect the secondary phase uniform.
Key Stage 2 Girls’ Uniform – Winter
- Plain navy skirt or navy pinafore, available from our uniform suppliers
- White shirt
- School house tie, available from our uniform suppliers
- Navy cardigan with logo, or navy v-neck pullover with yellow trim (optional) available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- White or navy long socks or tights
- Sensible, black shoes - boots, trainers, trainer style, sports branded or canvas shoes should not be worn
- Students may wear a navy or black headscarf
Key Stage 2 Girls’ Uniform – Summer
- Blue and white gingham dress/playsuit
- Navy cardigan with logo, available from our uniform suppliers
- White or navy short socks
- Sensible, black shoes - boots, trainers, trainer style, sports branded or canvas shoes should not be worn
- Students may wear a navy or black headscarf
Key Stage 2 Girls’ PE Kit
- Samuel Ryder Academy blue skort or Samuel Ryder Academy blue athletic shorts available from our PE kit suppliers
- Samuel Ryder Academy blue games shirt with school crest, available from our PE kit suppliers
- Samuel Ryder Academy socks (1 pair hockey length), available from our PE kit suppliers
- One-piece swimming costume (navy blue or black)
- Swimming hat and towel
- Swim goggles (optional but desirable)
- Trainers (with non-marking soles)
- Samuel Ryder Academy mid-layer top (optional but desirable), available from our PE kit suppliers
- Football boots (screw in stud/hybrid or moulded studs only. No blades)
- Shin pads (optional but recommended)
- Mouth guard (compulsory for rugby and hockey lessons)
- Samuel Ryder Academy waterproof jacket (optional), available from our PE kit suppliers
- Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (optional)
In addition to the above, KS2 Girls' Winter PE Kit can include any of the following:
- Navy blue tracksuit bottoms
- Navy blue/black skins or thermals (to be worn under the Samuel Ryder Academy blue skort or Samuel Ryder Academy blue athletic shorts and the Samuel Ryder Academy long PE socks
- Navy blue fleece or sweatshirt (not school uniform jumper or hooded-style)
In extremely cold weather students can wear gloves and a woolly hat - this will be at the teachers’ discretion and students will be told in advance of the lesson.
Coats and jumpers are not allowed in any circumstances unless a child is injured and therefore cannot take part.
Students who do not have the correct kit will be given time to replace any items without any consequence, however we do ask that all children have purchased the correct items of clothing in readiness for their PE lessons by a time specified by the class teacher. If there are any difficulties with this, please speak to your child’s class teacher or PE teacher directly.
Key Stage 2 Boys’ Uniform Winter
- Plain grey trousers or shorts
- White shirt
- School house tie, available from our uniform suppliers
- Navy cardigan with logo or navy v-neck pullover with yellow trim (optional) available exclusively from our uniform suppliers
- Grey socks
- Black school shoes
Key Stage 2 Boys' PE Kit
- Samuel Ryder Academy shorts, available from our PE kit suppliers
- Samuel Ryder Academy blue games shirt with school crest, available from our PE kit suppliers
- Samuel Ryder Academy socks (1 pair hockey length), available from our PE kit suppliers
- Swimming shorts (navy blue or black)
- Swimming hat and towel
- Swim goggles (optional but desirable)
- Trainers (with non-marking soles)
- Samuel Ryder Academy mid-layer top (optional but desirable), available from our PE kit suppliers
- Football boots (screw in stud/hybrid or moulded studs only. No blades)
- Shin pads (optional but recommended)
- Mouth guard (compulsory for rugby and hockey lessons)
- Samuel Ryder Academy waterproof jacket (optional), available from our PE kit suppliers
- Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (optional)
In addition to the above, KS2 Boys' Winter PE Kit can include any of the following:
- Navy blue tracksuit bottoms
- Navy blue/black skins or thermals (to be worn under the Samuel Ryder Academy shorts and the Samuel Ryder Academy long PE socks
- Navy blue fleece or sweatshirt (not school uniform jumper or hooded-style)
In extremely cold weather students can wear gloves and a woolly hat - this will be at the teachers’ discretion and students will be told in advance of the lesson.
Coats are not allowed in any circumstances unless a child is injured and therefore cannot take part.
Students who do not have the correct kit will be given a reasonable period to replace any items without any consequence, however we ask that all children have purchased the correct items of clothing in readiness for their PE lessons by a time specified by the class teacher. If there are any difficulties with this, please speak to your child’s class teacher or PE teacher directly.
Please take note of the following school uniform rules:
Jewellery - The only jewellery permitted in school are plain gold/silver stud in the lower ear lobes. In Key Stage 1, watches are not permitted.
Hair - Hair should be kept clean and tidy and must not be worn in any extreme style or have an appearance inconsistent with traditional good standards of uniform. Hair must be appropriate for a smart office environment. We realise that this can be interpreted differently according to culture and ethnicity and are happy to accept and value all kinds of smart as long as these are consistent with the Head Teacher’s final judgement. We follow the Halo Code. If worn short, hair may have a gradual fade but should not be stepped or a grade 0 at any point. If short hair is worn the same length all over it may be no shorter than grade 2. Hair should be of a natural colour. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or the eyebrows. Long hair should be fastened or tied back for practical activities. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Any hair band or headscarf must be plain black or navy.
Other Items required in School
Water Bottle - Please send your child into school with a full, named bottle of water every day.
Book Bag - In time, children will be able to borrow story books from our Library. School book bags are available for purchase from our uniform suppliers (compulsory for EYFS, optional for KS1 & KS2)
Rucksack - Please send your child into school with a named rucksack available from our uniform suppliers (compulsory for KS1 & KS2)
Strong waterproof sports bag - Your child will require a strong waterproof sports bag not ‘handbag’ style for PE kit.
Change of clothes - We encourage creative and sometimes messy or wet play. We understand that toileting accidents can happen. Please ensure a named change of clothes are kept in school for such incidents.
Wet weather clothing - Children will also need to have some wet weather clothes and wellies to allow them to play outside irrespective of the weather. Please leave these in school so your child can use them as necessary.
Please remember to name all items of uniform.
All uniform is available from Stevensons. The SRA PE kit is available for purchase from either Stevensons or Beats School Uniforms either in store or online.
