Our Always Active Uniform
Ready to Learn. Ready to Move. Ready for Anything.
At Dame Dorothy Primary School, we believe that being active should not be limited to PE lessons.
That is why we are proud of our Always Active Uniform. It is designed to ensure every child is comfortable, confident and ready to be active throughout the whole school day.
Our uniform reflects who we are as a school. We want our children to enjoy being active, develop healthy habits and have every opportunity to participate. This could be during PE, our daily run, on the playground, through active learning or at one of our many clubs and activities.
Our children do not have to get ready to be active. They already are.
Why an Active Uniform?
We introduced our Always Active Uniform after carefully considering the barriers that could prevent children from being physically active during the school day.
Traditional school clothing and footwear can sometimes restrict participation. We wanted a practical, comfortable and inclusive uniform that allows children to move freely and take advantage of opportunities to be active whenever they arise.
Our Always Active Uniform is:
- Active – children are always ready to run, play and participate.
- Comfortable – designed with movement and everyday school life in mind.
- Inclusive – a practical approach that supports all pupils.
- Practical – suitable for an active school day and outdoor activities.
- Family-friendly – easy to wash, quick to dry and no ironing is needed.
- Ready – children do not need to spend valuable time changing before becoming active.
Show It Off!
Our Always Active Uniform is smart enough for school, comfortable enough for movement and practical for everyday life.
Active top
Smart enough for school and comfortable enough for activity.
Active bottoms
Designed to allow children to move freely throughout the day.
Active footwear
Practical footwear means children are always ready for activity.
Outdoor options
Helping our children remain active in different weather conditions.
What Difference Has It Made?
For us, this is not simply a change of uniform. It helps to make movement a normal part of everyday school life rather than something reserved for PE lessons.
Since introducing our Always Active Uniform:
- Zero children sit out of PE lessons.
- Playground activity levels have increased.
- Girls’ activity on playground equipment has noticeably increased.
- SEND pupils have experienced fewer sensory issues.
- Children are equipped for daily running in all weather conditions.
Proud to Lead the Way
Our commitment to physical activity and wellbeing has received national recognition.
Dame Dorothy Primary School was a national finalist for Outstanding Primary School for Activity in 2025. We were also awarded Beacon School Status for Wellbeing and Activity by the Youth Sport Trust in 2025.
Our school was one of only 20 schools nationally to receive this status and the only primary school in the North East of England.
“Our uniform helps us to be active all day long.”
Dame Dorothy pupils
Buying Our School Uniform
Our Always Active Uniform is available to order directly from Total Sport.
Parents and carers can view the full Dame Dorothy uniform range, check available sizes and place orders online.
View and order the Dame Dorothy uniform from Total Sport
Always Active. Always Dame Dorothy.
Being active is part of everyday life at Dame Dorothy.
From our daily running and playground activities to PE, clubs and active learning, our uniform helps to remove barriers and means every child is ready to join in.
Ready to learn. Ready to move. Ready to be active.