School Uniform
Visit our school uniform page below to explore our guidelines and options, ensuring that every student feels proud and comfortable in their attire.
School Uniform
At Westfield children are not required to wear a school uniform.
Ensuring children wear the clothes they prefer enables children to express their individuality and removes a potential unnecessary barrier to learning.
We believe school uniforms can limit a child’s self-expression, stifle creativity, potentially hinder personal style development, and can sometimes be a financial burden due to the need to purchase specific uniform items regularly – especially with young, growing children. None of which we want for a children and families at Westfield.
According to Education Endowment Fund researches explains
‘There is little robust evidence that introducing a school uniform will, by itself, improve academic performance, behaviour, or attendance.’
The Cost of School Uniforms Survey 2023 Research report September 2024 concluded –
Whilst there is clear evidence that the financial demands on parents/carers with respect to school uniform requirements are lessening, and that other indicators which are the focus of the statutory guidance are moving in the right direction, the 2023 survey also shows that parents (unsurprisingly given the currently economic climate), remain concerned about the cost of school uniform. The findings suggest that achieving significant change within schools in this area remains a work in progress.
Be the amazing, unique you at Westfield!
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