School Uniform

At Austin Farm Academy we believe that school uniform helps to promote:

• Good behaviour
• The children’s sense of identity
• A positive school image
• Avoids comparison of often costly ‘designer labels’.

It is the policy that all our children should wear our school uniform and take pride in their appearance.  Our uniform is designed to be simple, smart and practical. We believe that presenting a smart and tidy appearance is a very important life skill and helps create a strong ethos within the school. Please support us by ensuring your child wears the correct uniform. We strongly advise that all garments are clearly named. 

Purchasing uniform

We are pleased to inform parents/carers that we use the uniform supplier, Trutex School wear, who are based in Sugar Mill Business Park. They  provide a range of uniform with the school’s logo. Uniform is now available to purchase directly from them at their uniform shop, which is open between 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday. For further information, please visit their website at  www.plymouth.trutex.com 

We understand that uniform with the school's logo can be expensive. Children may come to school wearing non-branded uniform as long as they are in the school colours, as outlined below. 

Second Hand Uniform

We have a selection of second-hand school wear which Mrs Gilbert, our PSA helps to manage. If you require any further information, please contact the school office.

Winter Uniform

Boys - Grey or black trousers, white polo shirt, school sweatshirt, grey socks, black school shoes. No trainers please.

Girls - Grey skirt, pinafore or black/grey straight legged, (non-fashion) trousers, white polo shirt, school sweatshirt or cardigan, white or grey socks/white or grey tights, black school shoes.

Hair accessories should be in school colours. No trainers or fashion boots please.

Summer Uniform

Boys - Grey or black trousers or shorts, white polo shirt, grey socks, black school shoes or black closed toe sandals.  

Girls - Grey skirt, pinafore or grey/black straight legged, (non-fashion) trousers, white polo shirt, blue and white checked dress, school sweatshirt or cardigan, white or grey socks, black school shoes or black closed toe sandals.

Hair accessories should be in school colours. 

PE kit

Boys and girls - Royal blue t-shirt & shorts, plimsolls or trainers, blue tracksuit or jogging bottoms and top needed for outdoor PE in cold weather. (No branded clothing).

Jewellery

Children should not wear jewellery except plain stud earrings.  On PE days, the children should either remove their earrings themselves or cover them with micro-pore tape (provided by themselves).  Smartwatches (with phone capability and cameras) are not allowed. 

We are unable to accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property, and would urge parents to ensure that all uniform is named to ensure it is easily returned. 

Hair

Hair accessories should be in the school colours. Smart haircuts are preferred. Please support your children's self-esteem by reinforcing that they are perfect just the way they are, with their natural hair colour; dyed hair is not appropriate for primary school children.