At Castle Hill Primary School we have a strict uniform policy. The uniform is continually enhanced by pupil input and is supported by all. There is no exception.
Branded uniform is available from Skoolkit in Basingstoke town centre https://www.skoolkit.co.uk/school-uniform/492 and My Clothing online.
To order through My Clothing please use this link My Clothing Embroidered Uniform and select Castle Hill Primary School.
Non-branded uniform can be found at most supermarkets.
Our preference would be for crested uniform to be worn on significant school occasions. e.g. school photographs.
Earring Policy:
Following a fully supportive meeting with the Board of Governors (July 2025), the uniform policy regarding earrings has been changed. Please read the details below:
- Pupils can wear one small, plain, stud earring per ear which can be worn on the days where children are not taking part in PE lessons. Hoops and dangly earrings are not allowed.
- On PE days children should not wear earrings to school. Staff are not permitted to remove earrings for the children. Tape cannot be used to cover earrings.
- If children are wearing earrings to school, as they are unable to remove them independently or they are still healing, they will not be allowed to participate in the physical part of the PE lesson. The child will be given a job/role to do within the PE lesson so they are not sitting out.
- It is recommended that parents have their child's ears pierced for the first time at the beginning of the school summer holiday. This allows time for the ears to heal properly as this can take 6-8 weeks and will avoid missing out on any PE activities when returning to school.
- Every child wishing to wear earrings to school requires a parent to complete the earring disclaimer/consent section located on Arbor. This is an acknowledgement of the potential risk involved in wearing earrings in school and the rules and expectations set by the school
Please note - The school will not take responsibility for any item of jewellery worn to school, whether they are allowed by the policy or not. All jewellery remains the responsability of the child whilst they are at school.
The school cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items brought into the school. Children who persistently wear jewellery inappropriately may have this confiscated. A parent will then have to collect this from the School Office.
Extreme hairstyles are not permitted, we ask that hair is not cut below grade 2 and/or lines or patterns.
Long hair should be tied back and hair bands, ribbons/bows or ‘scrunchies’ should be plain and in the school colours blue, red or black. Pupils may wear plain headbands only - please no sequins, jewels, bows or other decorations.
Make up and nail varnish should not be worn to school unless for an out of school hours function, for example a school disco.
We also have nearly new uniform available for parents to buy (for a small donation per item) at both the Rooksdown and Greenbank campuses. Please ask in the school office for more information.
Main Uniform
EYFS & KS1: Years R – 2
- Grey trousers, skirt or pinafore dress
- White shirt/blouse, crested polo shirt or plain white polo shirt
- Navy round neck sweatshirt embroidered with logo
- Navy cardigan with logo
- Navy fleece jacket embroidered with logo (optional)
- Dark shoes no fashion shoes or trainers please
- Tights in navy, grey, red or cream
- Girls socks white, grey or black and boys socks grey or black – no patterns or bright colours
- A warm, waterproof/shower resistant coat
KS2: Years 3 – 6
- Grey trousers or skirt
- White shirt/blouse, crested polo shirt or plain white polo shirt
- Navy v-neck sweatshirt embroidered with logo
- Navy cardigan with logo
- Boys & girls navy blazer embroidered with logo (Strongly recommended)
- Red and silver striped tie
- Dark shoes no fashion shoes or trainers please
- Tights in navy, grey, black or cream
- Girls socks white, grey or black and Boys socks grey or black – no patterns or bright colours
- A warm, waterproof/shower resistant coat
Summer Uniform
The Summer uniform is as above, however boys can wear grey shorts and girls can wear light blue gingham summer dresses.
Summer uniform is usually worn in the Summer term and in Autumn 1, up to October half term.
PE Uniform
- Light blue crested t-shirt
- Navy shorts (unbranded)
- Navy or grey tracksuit (unbranded)
- Trainers for indoor and outdoor work
Personal Belongings
There are a few items that should not be brought into school for safety reasons. These obviously include things such as matches, knives, personal stereos, jewellery, money, collectable cards, expensive toys or precious items, as well as any other dangerous articles. Electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, smart watches, fitbits and hand-held games are not permitted in school (see information below).
The school cannot take responsibility for the loss or damage to any personal items brought into school.
‘Smart’ Watches, Mobile Phones and other electronic devices
As agreed by our Governors and our Student Senate, please be aware that, although we encourage children to wear watches into school, we do not allow your child to wear a ‘smart’ watch, or any watch that has the same functionality as a mobile phone or PC, on the school site.
Additionally, can we remind parents that smartphones are not permitted in school. The only exception to this ruling is for Year 6 pupils (September 2025-2026 only) and the use of ‘brick phones’. For all information including our Smartphone-free School policy and guidance on smartphones in school, please visit - https://www.castlehillprimary.net/parents/smartphone-free-childhood
Please note: the school accepts no liability for loss or damage while on school premises, and if it has been found that a phone is being used inappropriately on school grounds, it will be confiscated.
Any mobile phone/device/smart watch which is used without the permission of a member of staff will be confiscated and kept in a safe place by the school until appropriate arrangements can be made for the collection of the phone/device/smart watch. The child will be dealt with in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
Under no circumstances should a mobile phone/device/smart watch be used to record still or video images, or to record audio whilst on the school premises.
The above stipulations are part of our safeguarding and child protection protocols and your compliance is requested for the safety and well-being of the whole school community.
Thank you in advance for you support.