👕 School Uniform and PE Kit

At Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School, we encourage all children to wear school uniform.

Wearing uniform helps children feel part of the Cottesbrooke community, gives them a sense of belonging, and makes mornings easier for families — no debates about what to wear!

🧥 Our School Uniform

Our uniform is simple, practical and affordable:

• Red sweatshirt or cardigan (with or without the school logo)

• White polo shirt or shirt

• Grey skirt, pinafore dress, trousers or shorts

• In warmer weather, a red and white gingham dress may be worn

• Sensible shoes (not trainers if possible; no open-toed sandals or high heels for safety reasons)

🛍️ Buying Uniform

We sell school sweatshirts with the Cottesbrooke logo from the school office for £10.

You’re also very welcome to buy plain red jumpers or cardigans from any high street shop or supermarket — places like Primark, Tesco, Aldi, and Pep & Co are all absolutely fine. We don’t have a designated uniform supplier.

✍️ Please Name Everything!

We get a lot of red jumpers... and even more with no name in them!
Please make sure all clothing is clearly labelled — it really helps us return things to the right child.

🏃 PE Kit/Uniform

At Cottesbrooke, all children from Reception to Year 2 take part in weekly PE lessons, developing physical skills, coordination, teamwork and a love of being active.

To make things easier for families and staff, we ask that children come to school already dressed in their PE kit on their PE day.

🧥 What to Wear on PE Days

Children should wear:

• A plain white T-shirt

• Black or navy shorts, black leggings, or black/grey tracksuit bottoms

• Their red school jumper or cardigan (optional, for warmth)

• Black PE pumps (not trainers)

Please avoid jeans, designer sportswear or fashion items, and ensure headscarves are removed for safety.

👟 Footwear

• Black PE pumps should be worn on PE days

• Named pumps in a named bag may be left in school for additional PE sessions or activities

🧼 Safety Reminders

To keep everyone safe during physical activity:

• No jewellery, including earrings

• Long hair should be tied back

🚶 Daily Mile

In addition to PE lessons, classes are encouraged to take part in the Daily Mile as often as possible. This is a simple, fun way for children to run, jog or walk one mile around the playground — usually done in their regular school uniform.