Welcome to our school uniform information page.
We strive to ensure that every child in school is ready and able to be part of the school day and has the appropriate clothing to do this. Parents and carers are asked to co-operate with our school in encouraging the wearing of the school uniform.
Our school uniform was agreed in consultation with parents, pupils, staff and the Parent Council. It incorporates a range of popular items of dress, e.g. sweatshirts, T-shirts, shorts, joggers, dresses.
Why we promote the wearing of school uniform:
- Our P7 pupils wear a hoodie to indicate they are our senior pupils and the responsibility that holds for them.
- To help us build a sense of community.
- To lessen peer and financial pressure to wear expensive designer clothing.
In 2025, The Scottish Government introduced a set of guidelines around ensuring school uniform is affordable and accessible to all families.
Our preferred school colours are purple, grey, white and black. Unbranded sweatshirts, polo-shirts and suitable PE kit etc without the school badge can be purchased from a wide range of outlets, including supermarkets. This is absolutely fine and these often offer best value and quality.
We hope that you find this information helpful and can use the links provided to access the help you need.
We think the following types of clothing are not suitable as school uniform:
- items potentially causing health and safety problems for the wearer like certain types of earrings and chains.
- footwear which might damage to our flooring or carpets.
- clothing with words, images or pictures on them which could offend others.
- scarves or tops representing sports teams.
- tight, short or revealing clothing that could offend others.
- clothing advertising the use of alcohol, tobacco products or gambling.
We can help by:
- the provision of good second-hand school uniform on request.
- other support available to help with the cost of school uniform like referrals to the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank.
- a range of suppliers that can offer our uniform with our school badge.
Please always get in touch with us if you are having any issues clothing your child in suitable school uniform, we are always here to help.
School Uniform With Our School Badge
School Uniform with Buckstone Primary school’s badge can be sourced from these companies and paid for directly. This is just an example of companies who can help and are local to our school. Families are entirely free to choose their own supplier and there is no obligation to have a school badge on any product at all.
- Superlogo:
- The link for this will be added in June 2026
- Border Embroideries
We actively promote ‘pre-loved uniform’ – these items are always available during parent and carer consultations in October and February and at other times of the year.
PE:
The appropriate clothing and footwear for PE is a T-shirt, shorts or joggers and trainers. These are necessary for health and safety reasons and your co-operation is requested to ensure that pupils are equipped to participate in the PE lessons. Children are welcome to wear PE kit to school on their PE days.
Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled, Lost property is kept in a box at the main entrance and children and families are welcome to come and take a look during school hours. Any named items of lost property are returned
Other Useful Links For Families
Summary Of The Scottish Government Guidance On School Uniform
School Uniforms – What you need to know – The Education Hub
Edinburgh School Uniform Bank
Our School’s Welfare & Benefits Advisor – Dates For Session 2025 / 2026
benefits-advice-flyer-25.26.pdf
The City of Edinburgh Council can provide children from low-income families with assistance towards the purchase of school clothing, subject to certain criteria. Further information is available on the Council website where an application form can be downloaded. Forms are also available by contacting School Grants, Awards and Placements by telephone Tel 0131 469 3471 or by emailing school.grants@edinburgh.gov.uk. You can also download the form directly here:
Apply for free school meals, milk and clothing grant | Instructions – The City of Edinburgh Council
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