Our school believes that the appearance of the members of their community is important. Children come to school not merely for academic purposes but also to absorb an ethos and culture which is reflected in the general behaviour and high expectations. We believe that a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing children to perform better academically.

School uniform means that pupils don't have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financial pressure on pupils and parents.

Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform:

• Promotes a sense of pride and belonging in and to the school;
• Engenders a feeling of community and belonging;
• Is practical and smart; - by having a smart appearance within school, it is one factor among many which assists in instilling an awareness of, and appreciation for high standards generally;
• Identifies the children with the school;
• Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be);
• Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance eradicating social and economic differences between children;
• Is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents;
• Has been designed with health and safety in mind. Pupils can be easily identified as belonging to Casterton Primary Academy when on school trips or out in the community. Certain items of clothing pose health and safety risks, most particularly in practical lessons such as PE, Technology and Science but also generally around the school.

Our uniform consists of:

• Red jumper with logo: from school supplier
• Royal Blue Polo Shirt: from supplier/supermarket
• Grey/ Black trousers, skirt or pinafore: from any supplier/supermarket
• Black flat shoes not trainers: from any supplier/supermarket
• PE bag: from school supplier
• PE T-Shirt: from school supplier
• Black PE shorts or joggers: from any supplier/supermarket
• Black PE pumps: from any supplier/supermarket
• Optional blue headscarf for girls in Years 5 and 6 only: from school supplier