We’re delighted to announce the introduction of a new active school uniform for the 2025/26 academic year. 

The idea was first proposed at our recent School Life Group meeting and since then, we have received positive feedback from the class representatives as well as the pupils. 

The new active uniform will encourage a more active lifestyle throughout the day and has been designed with comfort, practicality and flexibility in mind perfect for a busy school day that might include everything from classroom learning to physical activity.

Please follow these links if you would like more information about active uniforms and the benefits and how encouraging physical activity can improve health and learning outcomes for children: Home - Active Uniform Alliance, Home :: Creating Active Schools, Youth Sport Trust Research Reveals Parents and Teachers Support an Always Active Uniform Policy - Youth Sport Trust.

The new uniform will be provided by Thomas Moore in Exeter. who offer competitive prices with options for both delivery and in-store collection. They are also proud members of the Schoolwear Association which encourages its members to reduce the environmental impact of their products helping to make our school uniform more sustainable.

The two compulsory items that will be embroidered with the new school logo will be the quarter zip polo and the polo shirt. The other branded items on the site are optional and the black skort, shorts and jogging bottoms are available from Thomas Moore but can be purchased from elsewhere as they are non branded. 

For the bottom half of the uniform, children can choose from the following plain black options: joggers, sports style shorts (not cycle/cargo shorts) or skorts with the option to wear plain black tights underneath if preferred. Plain black leggings are permitted but only on PE days. Children are free to choose whichever of these items they feel most comfortable in. As for footwear, it should be suitable for PE (indoor and outdoor) as well as other outdoor activities and as plain black as possible. There are black soled trainers available that are non-marking and some black trainers come with white soles.

We’re excited to move forward with this fresh approach to school wear and we thank everyone who contributed their thoughts and feedback along the way.

Broadhempston Primary School • Thomas Moore