We recognise that uniform costs can present a barrier to participation in education, and we are committed to ensuring this is avoided wherever possible.

As a Pathfinder school, we are committed to ensuring that our school uniform is affordable, inclusive, and accessible to all families. We prioritise simplicity in uniform requirements, minimise the use of branded items, and ensure that essential items are, wherever possible, widely available from multiple retailers at competitive prices.

Our school uniform

We are proud of our school community and the sense of belonging that our uniform helps to create. By wearing our uniform, children feel included, ready to learn and are able to fully take part in school life. It is designed to be comfortable, affordable and suitable for the wide range of activities children enjoy throughout the school day.

Clothing – Main Site

  • Navy blue sweatshirt with Applefields School emblem
  • Navy blue or white polo with Applefields School emblem (optional summer wear)
  • Dark trousers / skirt

PE Kit

  • White t-shirt (Applefields School emblem optional)
  • Navy blue shorts
  • Navy blue tracksuit
  • Trainers

We appreciate that many of our young people have sensory needs and so we have a flexible approach when it comes to school uniform.

Students continuing with their post 16 education at Applefields School will not be required to wear the school uniform, though they will have the choice to do so if they wish.

It is important that all items of your child’s school clothing be clearly labelled.

Clothing – Manor Satellite

  • Branded black V neck jumper
  • White shirt/blouse
  • Branded black with red stripe tie
  • Unbranded skirt – ‘A’ line, knee length, no splits or extreme styles. They should not be made from tight or stretchy fabric
  • Unbranded black trousers – formal, classic smart trousers, below ankle length. They should not be skin tight
  • Standard daily footwear – shoes or trainers in plain black and flat or low heels. No canvas, sandals, mules, sling backs, knee length boots, UGG Boots or baseball shoes.
  • Standard PE kit consists of – plain PE shorts/jogging bottoms and a plain t-shirt.

Please see the Manor website for more detailed information.

Clothing – Millthorpe Satellite

Uniform consists of:

  • Millthorpe School blazer
  • White shirt
  • Millthorpe standard trousers or skirt with a Millthorpe crest
  • Millthorpe jumper (optional)
  • Shoes -plain black or brown in leather/leather look material. No trainers, plimsolls or boots. Tights: plain (natural), black or navy.
  • Belts: plain black or brown.
  • Millthorpe Year Group tie:

Year 7 (2024 cohort) – Blue stripe

Year 8 (2023 cohort) – purple stripe

Year 9 (2022 cohort) – green stripe

Year 10 (2021 cohort) – yellow stripe

Year 11 (2020 cohort) – red stripe

Year groups keep the same colour as they move up the school.

For more information or support with school uniform, please contact the school on 01904 553900.

Purchasing school uniform

All items of our school uniform can be purchased from the majority of supermarkets and high street retailers, including Asda, Primark, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and many more. You can find some approximate costs for items of school uniform below.

Unbranded uniform items Approximate cost
White polo shirt (multipack) £12 – £16
White shirt (multipack) £12 – £16
Black school shoes or trainers £20 – £30
Plain white t-shirt (multipack) £8 – £12
Black or navy shorts (multipack) £8 – £12
Plimsolls or trainers £15 – £20

Our branded items of uniform can be purchased online from our uniform suppliers are:

Main site: School Shop, which is based on Elvington Ind Estate in York, sales@school-shop.co.uk, 01904 607331.

Manor Satellite: Emblazon, which is based on Micklegate in York.  You can collect uniform orders from the shop free of charge, or alternatively they can be delivered to your home address.

Millthorpe Satellite: Keal Teamwear, based on Walmgate in York. You can collect uniform orders from the shop free of charge, or alternatively it can be delivered to your home address for £4.95 if you live in a YO postcode.

Pre-loved uniform

We are pleased to offer a selection of pre-loved uniform items to help keep costs down and support sustainability. A range of good quality second-hand uniform items are available for families to access throughout the year, subject to availability. Please contact the school office for more details.

We also welcome donations of clean, good quality uniform that is no longer needed. By donating outgrown items, you can help other families and support a more sustainable approach to school uniform. Donations can be dropped off at the school office at any time.

To contact a school Beacon Champion please email beaconchampion@applefields.pmat.academy