With less than three weeks to go before the start of the new school year, we are writing to gently remind everyone about our uniform rules for September 2026.

As shared previously, we are reducing branded items across our academy trust to help keep costs down for families. We appreciate your support in helping us make sure every student arrives on day one wearing the correct uniform.

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO WEAR

Main Academy Uniform:

• Jumper: Plain black V-neck jumper with the school logo

• Shirt & Tie: School tie and traditional white collared shirt

• Trousers: Plain black tailored trousers (sports or stretch leggings/trousers are not allowed)

• Shoes: Plain black smart shoes (see details below)

• Headscarf or Headband: Plain black (if worn)

PE Kit:

• Top: Black PE polo shirt with the school logo (optional logo hoodie available)

• Bottoms: Plain black tracksuit bottoms or plain black shorts

• Footwear: Sports trainers (to be worn for PE lessons only)

IMPORTANT NOTE ON FOOTWEAR: BLACK SMART SHOES ONLY

Please remember that students must wear plain black smart shoes every day.

Sports trainers, pumps, canvas shoes, or shoes with logos/coloured trims are not allowed as part of the daily uniform. Shoes should be formal, traditional black leather or leather-look shoes. For more guidance on appropriate school footwear, please see our website.

MORNING UNIFORM CHECKS AND NEXT STEPS

Staff will be checking uniform every morning before students enter the building. To be fair to everyone and keep standards high, if a student arrives in the wrong uniform or shoes, we will,

1. Borrowing Uniform: Students will be asked to borrow clean spare uniform or shoes provided by the school for the day.

2. Room for Improvement (RFI): If a student refuses to borrow replacement items, they will work in the Room for Improvement (RFI) until the issue can be fixed with your help.

Please double-check footwear and uniform choices before buying new items for September. For further information about our uniform suppliers, including our work with The Pudsey Community Project to recycle and resume uniform please see our website. 

Thank you for working with us to help our students start the new term smart, confident, and ready to learn.

Yours sincerely,

Liam King 

Vice Principal - Behaviour and Attitudes

It is an absolute privilege to welcome you to the Co-op Academy Priesthorpe family. We are delighted that you have chosen us to partner with you for this next exciting stage of your educational journey.

At Priesthorpe, we are more than just a school; we are an inclusive community where we want every student to feel safe, happy, and successful. Our vision is built upon the "Ways of Being Co-op," which guide everything we do:

• Succeed together: We believe we are stronger when we work as a team and support one another.

• Be yourself, always: We celebrate what makes you unique and encourage you to bring your best self to our academy every day.

• Do what matters most: We focus on the right things—your learning, your progress, and your wellbeing.

• Show you care: We treat each other with compassion and respect, looking after our school and the wider community.

Our expectations are simple but vital: we ask all our students to be Ready, Respectful, and Safe. By following these principles, you will find a calm and secure environment where you can focus on your learning and truly thrive.

We understand that the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 can feel like a big leap. Please be assured that our dedicated transition team, led by Mrs Cronshaw (Key Stage 3 Leader), is already working hard to ensure you have a smooth and positive start in September.

We look forward to meeting you soon and seeing all that you will achieve as part of our special community.

Best wishes,

Louise Pratt
Principal, Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

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