Manuden Primary School Uniform
At Manuden Primary School, our uniform helps children feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school. We want our uniform to be smart, practical and affordable, while giving families flexibility about where they purchase most items.
From September 2026, primary schools must limit compulsory branded uniform and PE items to three or fewer. At Manuden, we have deliberately kept our compulsory branded items below this limit.
Our compulsory branded items are:
- Manuden PE sports shirt – all pupils
- Manuden school tie – Key Stage 2 only
All other branded items are optional. Families are welcome to purchase Manuden-branded versions, but suitable plain alternatives may be purchased from any retailer.
Early Years and Key Stage 1
| Everyday Uniform | Summer Uniform |
|---|---|
| Grey trousers, grey skirt or grey pinafore dress | Blue gingham dress |
| White polo shirt | White polo shirt |
| Plain navy cardigan or V-neck jumper – school-logo version optional | Grey shorts or skirt |
| Grey or white socks, or grey tights | Plain navy cardigan or V-neck jumper – school-logo version optional |
| All-black trainers | Grey or white socks |
| Velcro or slip-on trainers are recommended where children cannot yet tie their own laces | All-black trainers |
| A suitable coat should be brought during cold or wet weather – this does not need to be school-branded |
Summer uniform may be worn during the Summer Term and, weather permitting, until October half term.
Key Stage 2
| Everyday Uniform | Summer Uniform |
|---|---|
| Grey trousers, grey skirt or grey pinafore dress | Blue gingham dress |
| White shirt or blouse – long or short sleeved | White short-sleeved shirt or blouse |
| Manuden school tie – compulsory branded item | Manuden school tie |
| Plain navy cardigan or jumper – school-logo version optional | Grey shorts or skirt |
| Grey or white socks, or grey tights | Plain navy cardigan or jumper – school-logo version optional |
| All-black trainers | Grey or white socks |
| A suitable coat should be brought during cold or wet weather – this does not need to be school-branded | All-black trainers |
Summer uniform may be worn during the Summer Term and, weather permitting, until October half term.
During particularly warm weather, the school may adapt uniform expectations to ensure that children remain comfortable and safe.
Active Uniform – PE Days
Children should attend school in their active uniform on designated PE days.
| Early Years & Key Stage 1 | Key Stage 2 |
|---|---|
| Manuden PE sports shirt – compulsory branded item | Manuden PE sports shirt – compulsory branded item |
| Suitable sports shorts or skort – school-branded or suitable plain equivalent | Suitable sports shorts or skort – school-branded or suitable plain equivalent |
| Sports hoodie or ¼ zip sports top in colder weather – school-branded or suitable plain equivalent | Sports hoodie or ¼ zip sports top in colder weather – school-branded or suitable plain equivalent |
| Suitable trainers | Suitable trainers |
| Velcro or slip-on trainers are recommended where children cannot yet tie their own laces |
Children will not be required to purchase additional branded clothing in order to participate in PE lessons, school clubs, competitions or other school activities. Under the current statutory guidance, compulsory branded items used for clubs or activities also count towards the overall branded-item limit.
Buying School Uniform
Our school uniform supplier is Top Form Schoolwear.
School-branded items can be purchased through the Manuden Primary School section of their website:
Manuden Primary School – Top Form Schoolwear
Families may choose to purchase optional branded items through Top Form Schoolwear, but all items other than the compulsory branded items identified above may be purchased as suitable plain alternatives from other retailers.
Government guidance specifically states that parents should have choice over where generic uniform is purchased and that schools should prioritise affordability and value for money.
Nearly-New Uniform
Our PFA holds a stock of good-quality nearly-new school uniform.
This is available to all families and is an excellent way of reducing both the financial cost and environmental impact of school uniform.
Families wishing to access nearly-new uniform can contact:
Government guidance requires schools to ensure that second-hand uniform is available and that families are told clearly how to access it.
Help with Uniform Costs
We never want the cost of school uniform to become a barrier to a child attending school or participating fully in school life.
If purchasing uniform is causing difficulty, please contact the school in confidence. We will always try to provide practical and sensitive support.