Gatehouse Primary Academy - School Uniform

Our uniform is as follows:

• Round neck sweatshirt/cardigan with logo or without logo (plain red): Red
• Skirt/pinafore: Black or grey
• Trousers: Black or grey (no leggings or hot pants/skinny jeans)
• Plain red or white polo top / red or white polo top with school logo
• Tights or socks: Black/Grey/White (no leggings underneath)
• Summer Term Dress: Striped/checked: Red/White
• Sensible black shoes
• No trainers, boots, shoes with open toes or heels please
• Long hair must be tied back

PE/GAMES Kit – Girls and Boys
 

Please could we ask that all children keep a full PE Kit in school at all times, which consists of:

• Plain white t-shirt
• Plimsolls (for indoor PE) and trainers (for outdoor PE or plimsolls can be worn outside);Tracksuits, jogging bottoms or warm sports clothing are not to be worn during the Summer Term and teachers will advise when the children can wear these items - they must be plain black.
• White or black shorts (no brand names i.e. Adidas, Nike, Reebok etc.)

General Information

• Red Book Bags, Rucksacks and PE Bags are available to purchase with our logo but children are permitted to use their own style of sensible bag.
• All items of clothing, all school bags and lunch boxes/bottles need to be clearly labelled with the child’s name.
• The school has an agreed policy for the wearing of jewellery. Children may have a maximum of one pair of earrings (studs or sleepers and one in each ear) and may wear a watch. No other jewellery or accessory is permitted. These will need to be removed for PE or tape provided for the earrings for health and safety.
• Children may not wear make-up or fake nails.

Please can we request that hair styles are sensible or hair is not dyed an obvious change in colour.  Long hair to be tied up.

Important uniform update: September 2025

Thank you to those of you who completed the school uniform survey sent out at the end of May. Last week I met with the school's leadership team and yesterday I met with the School Council who raised this as a valid point for discussion in the Spring term. 

We have agreed the following from September 2025:

• Children no longer need to wear a shirt and tie, they can wear either a red or white polo shirt, these are readily available in packs from any supermarket. The school office will also be contacting our uniform provider and you may, if you wish, purchase a red or white polo shirt with the school logo (we will let you know when these are available to purchase along with the price).
• If you have only recently purchased school white shirts, children can still wear these until they have grown out of them and will have the choice to wear a tie or not with the school shirt.
• The school v neck sweatshirt with the embroidered logo are still available but will be phased out, once they are all sold and replaced with a crew neck (round neck) sweatshirt. 
• The school PE kit will remain the same as the majority of those who completed the survey were happy with the white t shirt.
• Girls can continue to wear summer dresses and pinafores with red cardigans or jumpers, boys can continue to choose shorts or trousers in grey or black with a sweatshirt or red jumper (with polo shirt or white shirt as above).
• School shoes must be sensible and full black and not branded, with socks and tights either in grey, black or white. 

Best wishes,

Mrs Leila Naldrett

Head of School

Schoolwear Direct Price List - order and pay online https://www.schoolweardirect.co.uk/product-category/find-my-school/gatehouse-primary-school/
 

Polo shirt (either red or white): £7.95

Sweatshirt: £9.75

Cardigan: £10.50

Gym sack: £4.25

Book Bag: £8.49

Rucksack: £11.99

After many years of being our supplier for uniform, Stitch3sixty, we would like to thank them for all their support and outstanding service. We now welcome a new supplier and a new online ordering service.

Stock on site is still available if you wish to purchase from us directly via ParentPay.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office should you have queries.

Follow the link to order: 

https://www.schoolweardirect.co.uk/product-category/find-my-school/gatehouse-primary-school/

For stock on school site, please email admin@gatehouse.devon.sch.uk with your requirements.

Year 5 and 6 Swimming lessons
 

We would like to clarify the requirements for swimwear during swimming lessons at school. Girls are expected to wear one piece costumes for comfort and practicality. Boys are expected to wear swimming trunks/shorts. Further, all costumes should be made of appropriate material that does not shed fibres into the pool as this blocks the filters.

If a child has specific needs that requires bespoke swimwear please contact the school directly.