School uniform

School uniform fosters a sense of belonging, supports children's behaviour and helps to create cohesion of the school community. With this in mind, the Billesley dress code for children is as follows:

• purple fleeces, cardigans or jumpers with the Billesley School logo
• white polo shirts with the Billesley logo
• black trousers, leggings or skirts
• tailored black or grey shorts
• black shoes or smart black trainers
• white or black socks
• Summer hats or caps are permitted during hot weather

Also available

• Billesley fleeces, which are a waterproof coat with a reversible foldaway hood, are also available 
• book bags with the school logo
• PE bags with the school logo

Physical Education

This dress code helps to stop the pressure on pupils to wear (and on the parents to provide) the latest expensive fashion sportswear. In this instance, a PE uniform is considered to be a great 'status leveller'. Therefore, no exceptions will be made except for cultural/religious reasons.

• Black shorts
• White t-shirt (with or without the logo)
• Black plimsolls for inside games
• Black trainers for outside games
• Tracksuits or sweatshirts may be worn outside in cold weather

For safety reasons, the indoor dress code must be followed for gymnastics lessons. Under no circumstances should children wear tracksuit trousers, tights or socked feet, as this can be dangerous. Barefoot work is encouraged indoors in dance and gymnastics. This enables feet to become stronger and allows more sensitive footwork to be developed.

If your child is swimming, then a swimming costume of conventional design, together with a towel and waterproof carrier, is required.

PE Bags are also available from the school office.

Buying a school uniform

School uniform can be purchased from the school office and/or Clive Marks (Kings Heath).

Parents can send a completed form along with the correct money in an envelope with their child to request the uniform, or pop into the office during the day.

Please ensure all clothing is well labelled.

Second-hand uniform

To support parents and carers, second-hand or free uniforms are available on request in the following ways:

• Request via the school office
• During of end-of-term giveaways in the playground before or after school
• Speaking with a member of the Pastoral Team
• Speaking with a member of the Senior Leadership Team

*Purple jumpers, fleeces, cardigans, white shirts, polo shorts or blouses with the Billesley logo are also permissible.

School uniform policy

School uniform order list