All pupils must dress according to our Uniform Policy, which reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement.
Our school uniform is important to us because it is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
Uniform requirements
- Blazer, grey with blue trim* (optional)
- Fine knit v-neck jumper or cardigan (red with blue stripe) with Byron logo*
- White shirt
- School tie – royal blue with gold and red stripe*
- Grey skirt or grey trousers
- Grey/black tights or grey/black/white socks
- Black Shoes (not trainers)
Summer (optional from 1st May)
- Red and white gingham dress/playsuit
- White polo shirt with Byron logo* (worn tucked in)
- Grey skirt or grey shorts
- Grey / white Socks
- Black / white / navy / red shoes or closed sandals
PE Kit: Indoor & Outdoor
- T-shirt (royal blue) with Byron logo*
- Shorts (red)
- Tracksuit (red)
- For PE appropriate footwear is essential: trainers or plimsolls should be worn or bare feet for gymnastics only.
- Swimsuits: Year 1 and Year 5 have weekly swimming. Swimsuits should be plain (preferably blue, black or red). Swimhats (plain) should be worn
Lost property
We ask that all clothing is named, including shoes, so that lost items can be returned to their owner. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables. All mislaid items are placed in the lost property box located in the school office. Please ask the school office if you wish to look through this box. We endeavour to return all named property, but give unclaimed lost property to a local children’s charity at the end of term.
Purchasing school uniform
All uniform items marked * in the list above (with the Ark Byron logo on them) are available from our supplier Khalsa Schoolwear.
Our uniform supplier is Khalsa Schoolwear.
You are able to order your child's uniform online at www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk or go in to the Khalsa Schoolwear store at 388 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AH.
If you are ordering online, all you need to do is register a new account and select Ark Byron as the school.
Pre-loved Uniform
Our parent association ABPA (Ark Byron Parent Association) host regular pre-loved uniform sales where good quality items can be picked up for low cost. If you would like to purchase uniform outside of these sales please complete this form https://forms.gle/PQ3Hbq5YC994msPv9 for any other queries please contact ABPA directly on abpauniform@gmail.com
Uniform Donations
Unwanted items of uniform may be handed into the office for the attention of ‘ABPA’. All donations are gratefully received but please only donate items that are clean, in good condition and have had all name tags removed. Due to lack of storage until further notice we can only accept the following items: -
- Ark Byron Logo Jumper
- Ark Byron Logo Cardigan
- Ark Byron Logo Blazer
- Ark Byron Logo Soft Shell Jacket
- Ark Byron Logo Polo Shirt
- Ark Byron Logo PE Jumper
- Ark Byron Logo PE T-Shirt
- Ark Byron Logo Bags
- Ark Byron Logo Hats and Scarves
- Ties
- PE Trousers and Shorts
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to store any more grey trousers, skirts, shorts, white shirts, pinafores and summer dresses. Please donate those items to a charity shop or put them into textile recycling. Thank you.