Uniform

We encourage our children to take pride in their appearance. To this end all pupils are expected to wear the prescribed school uniform, as we believe this is an important element in helping to develop a sense of belonging to Riverbridge. We ask parents to support us in this policy by ensuring that children are sent to school correctly dressed. 

We have chosen School Uniform Direct as our supplier and hope that you will be pleased with both the quality and service. Current price lists can be found on their website.

The nearest branch is:

Staines Branch    
23 High Street
Staines
TW18 4QY
TEL: 020 8544 5440
Website: www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk

Please click here for the School Uniform Direct shop.

Parents/carers are able to acquire second-hand uniform items in a timely manner. They can do this in the following ways:  

• Pre-loved uniform is available to purchase from the Park Avenue base every Friday and Monday

• Our PTA sells pre-loved uniform at several events throughout the school year

• Our Home School Link Workers are always available to discuss uniform needs with our parents/carers, as we would not want financial circumstances to limit a child’s sense of belonging at Riverbridge.

Changes to school uniform from September 2026

From September 2026 a new limit on the number of compulsory branded items of school uniforms for all pupils will begin. Only 3 branded items; sweatshirt/cardigan, tie and PE t-shirt will be compulsory.  Please see our full updated School Uniform Policy by clicking here. 

Our basic minimum requirement of school branded items, available only from our school uniform supplier are: 

• 1 x branded sweatshirt (V-neck, sweatshirt material) or 1 x branded cardigan (V-neck, sweatshirt material)
• 1 x branded book bag (Nursery to Year 2)
• 1 x branded tie

Optional school branded items include:

• 1 x branded PE bag
• 1 x branded PE t-shirt
• 1 x branded polo shirt (Nursery)

Non-branded, generic items that are accepted are:

• Grey trousers or shorts
• Grey skirt or pinafore dress
• White collared shirts or blouses
• Black or grey socks (not trainer socks)
• Black sensible outdoor shoes with Velcro, buckle or laces (NOT Vans. Canvas shoes, jelly shoes, sandals, high heels, ballerina/dolly shoes)
• Warm and waterproof outdoor coat or anorak
• Blue & white checked summer dress (can be worn with white socks from Easter to October)
• PE – plain navy-blue shorts
• PE – plain navy-blue tracksuit bottoms without logos e.g., Nike, Puma
• PE – plain navy-blue sweatshirt without logos, e.g., Nike, Puma
• Plimsolls 
• Trainers for PE (Years 1-6)
• Swimsuits/towels (Year 4)
• All head coverings to be white, black, navy or royal blue

Expectations for accessories and cosmetics:

• A small wrist watch (or one that can count steps) is permitted. Smart watches that can be used to communicate are not permitted even if it is disabled.
• A maximum of one small & discreet stud earring per ear (these earrings must be removed for PE in compliance with Lumen Learning Trust’s Physical Education Policy). No other jewellery is permitted;
• Nail varnish, false nails, make-up and temporary tattoos are not appropriate for school and a pupil will be asked to remove these accessories if seen by a member of staff.

Expectations for hairstyles:

The school reserves the right to make a judgement on whether a pupil’s hairstyle, hair colour or headwear is inappropriate for the school environment; however, the school will ensure that any such judgements do not discriminate against any pupil by virtue of their protected characteristics. Each individual pupil’s scenario will be taken into account where any judgements are to be made.

• All children with shoulder-length or longer hair must have it completely tied back; hair should not be worn in a half-up-half-down style;
• Hair bands should be small and plain in the neutral colours of white, black, brown, beige and blue only;  
• Extreme hair styles are not permitted in school; this includes patterns cut into hair e.g. tram lines, excessive use of hair products e.g. gel, the use of hair dye in non-natural colours or bleach.
• Short hair should be uniform in length i.e. not shaved in one part and excessively long elsewhere;
• Decorative and large accessories such as bows, headbands and long ribbons are not appropriate for school as they serve no functional purpose, pupils will be asked to remove these if worn.

The Headteacher may grant exceptions to any of the above, but only where this is required as a matter of sincere religious observance and where this can be substantiated by a letter from the leader of the relevant religious community.