Uniform

School Uniform

All pupils should wear:

• Kidgate sweatshirt or cardigan (with new logo) – available from Uniform Direct
• Reception & Key Stage 1: Plain white polo shirt (no logo required)
• Key Stage 2: Plain white long- or short-sleeve shirt/blouse (no logo required)
• Grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore
• Optional in summer: Blue checked gingham dresses or short dresses
• Socks – navy, black or white
• Tights - white or grey

Please note:

• Jeans, sportswear and leggings are not permitted.
• Children are advised to wear a hat or cap during the summer months to protect them from the sun during break times.

PE Kit

From September 2026, pupils should wear:

• Navy and red PE top with logo (available from Uniform Direct)
• Plain navy or black sports shorts or skorts (no cycling shorts)
• Rubber-soled plimsolls
• Drawstring PE bag

For outdoor PE:

• Navy or black tracksuit bottoms
• Navy or black sweatshirt/hoodie
• Trainers

Shoes

Acceptable footwear includes:

• Flat, sensible, supportive plain black shoes
• Flat, supportive summer sandals in plain black or white
• Socks must be worn with sandals
• Flat, small boots may be worn during the winter months

Please note that canvas or material shoes are not suitable for school.

If you are unsure about suitable footwear, please contact the Academy office for advice.

Hairstyles

Extreme hairstyles are not permitted at Kidgate Academy.

This includes:

• No vivid or two-tone hair colours
• No cuts shorter than a number 1 razor setting
• No patterns cut into hair
• No beaded braids or braids with cotton/material weaves
• No extensions that do not match natural hair colour
• No Mohican-style or stepped haircuts

Long hair (shoulder length or longer) must be tied back for health and safety reasons.

Plain blue or black hair accessories such as simple clips, slides or bobbles are acceptable. Bandanas and scarves are not permitted.

Jewellery

Earrings

Children with pierced ears may wear one small plain stud in each ear only. Hoops or loops are not allowed.

Parents intending to have their child's ears pierced should do so at the beginning of the summer holidays to allow healing time before PE lessons resume in September.

Watches

Children may wear a plain wristwatch only. Smart watches, including i-watches and Fitbits, are not permitted.

No other jewellery is allowed.

For PE, dance, games, swimming or drama activities, all jewellery must be removed.

Nail Varnish and Make-up

Kidgate Academy does not allow:

• False nails or false eyelashes
• Nail varnish or painted nails
• Make-up of any kind

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.