School Uniform

We are a ‘uniform’ school. We believe it looks smart, wears well and contributes to a feeling of belonging to the school

We operate a Summer / Winter uniform policy at Whetstone and we would like to clarify the expectations for each period. Please note that all uniform in Nursery is optional so please stick to uniform / clothes that your child is comfortable in.

Winter Uniform (November – Easter)

• Red jumper or cardigan
• White tailored shirt / blouse – please note that polo shirts are not permitted during this period – white shirt / blouse and tie is expected
• School tie
• Grey flannel trousers (boys or girls) / pleated grey skirt OR grey pinafore (girls)  
• Boys – Grey Socks
• Girls – White socks or red/white/grey tights
• Sensible flat, black shoes (NO TRAINERS)
• Small black ankle boots (flat heels) are permitted in cold / adverse weather

Summer Uniform (Easter – October half-term)

• Boys – Short sleeved red polo shirt, grey trousers (short or long), or shirt and red jumper.  Ties should still be worn if child is wearing a shirt.
• Girls – Red checked dress and/or red jumper / cardigan.  
• If sandals are worn, they must be black, red or white, flat, and not open toed or ‘strappy’.  
• Rubber beach shoes (crocs) are not suitable.
• Jewellery – Please note that a watch and stud earrings are the only items of jewellery allowed in school.
• Nail polish is NOT allowed.
• Hair colour should be natural and hair gel, extreme hair styles or “tramlines” are not allowed. Long hair should also be tied back.
• School uniform without logos can be purchased from any local supermarket. We don’t insist on uniform with logos on.

Uniform with Logos can be purchased from Crested Schoolwear in Walsall. Please see picture below with what can be bought from Crested Schoolwear, including book/PE bags and kit. Prices are also included in attachments below.

They are based at:

7 Victorian Arcade, Walsall, WS1 1RE

Tel: 01922 276266

Open: Mon-Sat 9-5-30

Please note ****

The Thomas Project at 196H Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, by Lazy Hill Shops, has now arranged for a rail of Second Hand School Uniform to be outside of the Shop and lots more sizes inside for anyone who would like to purchase. All school uniform is £1.00 an item, School Jackets and Childrens Coats at £2.00. Any monies taken will go to support all the Thomas Project activities including the Foodbank.

They have a selection of Jumpers, Cardigans, and generic Shirts (white and blue), Trousers and Skirts, PE uniform, together with a selection of Girls’ Summer Dresses.