1. Term Starts
Monday 5th January 2026
Key Information For Parents
2026/27 Academic Year
St Thomas' Term Dates
2. Half Term
Finish Friday 13th February – return Monday 23rd February
3. Inset Day
Friday 20th March 2026
4. Term Ends
Friday 27th March 2026 at 2pm
1. Term Starts
Monday 13th April 2026
2. Bank Holiday
Monday 4th May 2026
3. Half Term
Finish Friday 22 May – return Monday 1st June 2026
4. Term End
Friday 17th July at 2pm
5. Inset Day
Monday 20th July 2026
1. Inset Days
Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September 2026
2. Term Starts
Thursday 3rd September 2026
3. Half Term
Finish Friday 23rd October - return Tuesday 3rd November 2026
4. Inset Day
Monday 2nd November and Monday 23rd November 2026
5. Term Ends
Friday 18th December 2026 at 2pm
St Thomas' Uniform
At St Thomas’ we believe school uniform teaches students to dress smartly and take pride in their appearance. Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means pupils don’t have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. When everyone is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isn’t so important.
Wearing uniform shows that you are part of our school community. It’s important to look smart, neat and tidy. If you look good you have a good attitude too!
What Your Child Will Need
Uniform Requirements
| Daily Uniform | PE Uniform | Remember |
Navy blue jumpers- required fleeces or blazers -optional | Plain Navy T-Shirt (no brand or logos) or school PE T-Shirt | The wearing of jewellery is limited to:
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| White shirts | Navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms | No clothes with designer logos |
| Grey trousers/shorts or skirts | Plimsolls or plain trainers | Long hair should be styled up and out of the face. This is to reduce the likelihood of spreading headlice. |
| Black shoes |
Daily Uniform
- Navy blue jumpers- require fleeces or blazers -optional
- White shirts
- Grey trousers/shorts or skirts
- Black shoes
PE Uniform
- Plain Navy T-Shirt (no brand or logos) or school PE T-Shirt
- Navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms
- Plimsolls or plain trainers
Remember
- The wearing of jewellery is limited to:
- Small studs if children have pierced ears (for their safety)
- Religious pendants or bracelets
- No clothes with designer logos
- Long hair should be styled up and out of the face. This is to reduce the likelihood of spreading headlice.
The Halo Code
“At St Thomas’, we recognize that for many Black individuals, navigating workplace and school dress codes is a lived reality that often forces a choice between professional advancement and cultural identity.
We stand against the harmful narratives that label Afro-textured hair as ‘unprofessional’ or ‘unruly.’ By adopting the Halo Code, we protect the right of our staff and students to embrace their natural hair health and heritage with pride.
For more information about the Halo Code please click below
Dressing For Excellence
School Uniform Direct, St Thomas’ Primary School’s official school uniform supplier, as part of their focus on sustainability and affordability, has partnered with oldschooluniform.co.uk to offer parents the opportunity to purchase, request and recycle pre-loved uniforms.
