Much of the uniform is available through normal clothing suppliers with blazers, ties and PE kit via www.yourschoolwear.co.uk. Please be aware that some shops may label some clothing as school uniform but unless it complies with our uniform requirements, particularly plain black full-length straight trousers, black knee-length skirts and plain black leather/leather style shoes, then it will NOT be acceptable for school.
Please refer to the tabs below for very clear examples of what we consider acceptable and unacceptable uniform. If is any doubt, please contact the school directly and we will be happy to advise you.
Thank you for working with us to ensure there are consistently high standards of uniform. Where uniform falls short of the school’s expectations, we may apply consequences. The school’s decision regarding uniform is final.
Please refer to the tabs below for very clear examples of what we consider acceptable and unacceptable uniform. If is any doubt, please contact the school directly and we will be happy to advise you.
Thank you for working with us to ensure there are consistently high standards of uniform. Where uniform falls short of the school’s expectations, we may apply consequences. The school’s decision regarding uniform is final.
Clothing:
- Black blazer with embroidered school badge.
- Clip on House tie (families of Yr6 pupils joining the school in the following September, will be advised of which House they will join in July of the preceding academic year. Sibling groups are always placed in the same House).
- Plain black skirt or trousers (jeans, skin-tight trousers, leggings, hipsters, cords, flares, cropped or combat trousers are not appropriate and should be of a length so they meet school shoes. Skirts should be of an appropriate length and design for an educational environment; not above the knee and not skin tight).
- Plain white button-up shirt with collar (coloured T-shirts should not be visible underneath them).
- Plain black V-Neck pullover. This is an optional item, worn under a blazer (not instead of) but is advised for cold weather. They may wear skins/thermals under their shirts as an alternative, should they wish.
- For outdoor wear, a waterproof coat or jacket with a full length opening is encouraged to keep students warm and healthy during wet and cold weather. Coats are to be taken off as students enter the school building.
- Leather, leather substitute or denim garments, sweatshirts, hoodies or tracksuit tops are not appropriate for school and should not be worn to, from or inside the school grounds or building.
- Hats and caps are banned and must not be worn to, from or inside the school grounds or building. If the weather is particularly cold, an appropriate winter hat is advised to travel to and from school and if outside at break or lunchtime.
- School shoes must be a plain black and of a smart, safe and sensible design and with no motifs/logos, coloured stitching or coloured/reflective areas. Shoes must be polishable and of a leather or mock-leather material.
- Boots, trainers and canvas shoes are not permitted as uniform shoes and should not be worn to, from or inside the school buildings or grounds. Should weather be extreme in nature, students are permitted to wear alternatives to and from school but should bring the correct school shoes to change into once in the building.
- Socks should be black and under the knee.
Jewellery and Accessories
- Jewellery should be minimal. A maximum of two small stud earrings are allowed in each ear.
- Nose studs, rings, bars and other facial piercings are not permitted and no other visible body piercings are allowed.
- Rings should be limited to a maximum of one ring on each hand. If chosen to be worn, rings should be discreet and unobtrusive to aid health and safety across the site. No sovereign-style rings or rings with sharp edges are permitted.
- There should be no visible body art.
- For reasons of safety, bracelets, necklaces, pendants should not be worn outside clothing. Hair bands etc. should be kept as a plain, dark colour.
- Fashion belts/brightly coloured belts are not permitted.
- Nails should be natural and of a length that is appropriate to safely accessing all lessons including subjects such as PE and technology lessons. False/gel nails and coloured nail varnish are not allowed in school and if worn, students will be asked to remove them. If they can’t be removed, pupils may be removed from lessons until an appointment is made.
Please note: Should students choose to wear any permitted items of jewellery to school, the school takes no responsibility for any items should they be lost or stolen.
Hairstyles:
- Hair should be cut no shorter in length than a grade 2 and this should not go above the side of the head. It can be tapered or faded at the bottom of the hair.
- Lines and designs shaved into the hair or eyebrows are not allowed in any form.
- Hair should be one colour only which is the natural colour – dipping ends and highlights which are a complete contrast to the natural colour is not appropriate, as are having different colours including red, blue and green within the hair.
- Students with long hair are expected to tie it back for certain subjects for health and safety reasons.
- If hair is deemed to be extreme in design or colour, students may be removed from their classes until such a time that their hair is made appropriate for them to fully take part again in school life.
Make-up:
- If students choose to wear make-up to school, it should be discreet and not overtly visible.
- Students may wear a discreet amount of foundation or cover-up for cosmetic reasons but it should be subtly applied and match their natural skin tone.
- Bright or clearly visible lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner, blusher, contour should not be worn to school and students will be expected to remove them should they choose to apply them.
- Mascara and products to thicken/darken eyebrows/eyelashes should be discreet and minimal. False eyelashes are not acceptable
- False nails are not acceptable and where they are a health and safety concern (too long for work purposes) student may be removed from normal lessons until they are removed/shortened.
***If in any doubt regarding choices you are thinking of making, please speak with a member of staff for guidance before proceeding so we can work together to avoid any wasted purchases and conflict***
EXPECTATIONS OF THE PE DEPARTMENT
All students are required to bring the correct kit to their PE lesson even if they have a note to be excused. This will allow excused students to assist in the lesson with tasks such as coaching, officiating, setting up of equipment and assisting the teacher with tasks such as measuring and timing. If a student does not bring their own kit they will be lent kit from school supplies. Should a student refuse to borrow kit, even with a note, they will be sanctioned via the departmental system. Any pupils with long hair are expected to bring a hair bobble to every lesson to tie their hair back.
| PE Uniform is as follows: |
| The SCHOOL embroidered PE navy blue polo shirt |
| The SCHOOL embroidered Half Zip Sports Top |
| Navy or black long leg shorts |
| White short socks and Navy football socks |
| Trainers for indoors |
| Football boots for outdoors |
| Navy/black: tracksuit trousers, Jogging bottoms or thick sports leggings |
| Swimming shorts or Appropriate one piece swimming costume |
| Towel |
| Gum shield and shin pads |
| Please note: All embroidered clothing for PE is only available from our uniform supplier. |
Optional: Quarter Zip Sweatshirt (students are not allowed to wear any alternative non-school branded hoodie, sweatshirt, tracksuit top or leisure clothing during PE lessons) – these are unisex and can provide an additional layer for warmth that is worn on top of the polo shirt or sports top – they do not act as a replacement, as one of these layers must always be worn.
Optional: All-purpose long sleeve navy or black base layer
- Blazer – Black blazer with embroidered The Wilnecote School badge.
- Tie – House tie (families of Yr6 pupils joining the school in the following September, will be advised of which House they will join in July of the preceding academic year. Sibling groups are always placed in the same House).
- Blouse / Shirts – Plain white button-up shirt with collar (not polo shirt) (short or long sleeved) (coloured T-shirts should not be visible underneath them). Shirts should be tucked in and buttoned up at all times.
- V-Neck Jumper – This is an optional item, worn under a blazer (cannot be worn instead of a blazer) but is advised for cold weather. They may wear skins/thermals under their shirts as an alternative, should they wish.
- Trousers *Additional information above* – Tailored / straight leg, full length to the ankle, plain black, loose fitting. Prohibited trouser styles include but are not limited to – tight, skinny fit, leggings or give the appearance of leggings, narrow fit, stretchy, low rise, chinos, jeans (denim), drainpipe, linen.
- Skirts *Additional information above* – Pleated plain black skirts 18/22inch in length. Prohibited skirt styles include but are not limited to – tube, tight fitting, skater.
- Socks / Tights – Plain black and above the ankle. Coloured / patterned / fluffy socks are not acceptable. Tights are optional. A combination of tights and socks is not permissible. Non-branded.
- School *Additional information above* – Shoes must be a plain black and of a smart, safe and sensible design and with no branding / logos including Nike, Puma or other sports brands are acceptable, coloured stitching or coloured/reflective areas. Shoes must be polishable and of a leather or mock-leather material.
- Leather, leather substitute or denim garments, sweatshirts, hoodies or tracksuit tops are not appropriate for school and should not be worn to, from or inside the school grounds or building.
- For outdoor wear, a waterproof coat or jacket with a full-length opening is encouraged to keep students warm and healthy during wet and cold weather. Coats are to be removed prior to entering any part of the school building.
- Hats and caps are banned and must not be worn to, from or inside the school grounds or building. If the weather is particularly cold, an appropriate winter hat is advised to travel to and from school and if outside at break or lunchtime.
- Boots, trainers and canvas shoes are not permitted as uniform shoes and should not be worn to, from or inside the school buildings or grounds. Should weather be extreme in nature, students are permitted to wear alternatives to and from school but should bring the correct school shoes to change into once in the building.
- Jewellery should be minimal. A maximum of two small stud earrings are allowed in each ear.
- Nose studs, rings, bars and other facial piercings are not permitted and no other visible body piercings are allowed.
- Rings should be limited to a maximum of one ring on each hand. If chosen to be worn, rings should be discreet and unobtrusive to aid health and safety across the site. No sovereign-style rings or rings with sharp edges are permitted.
- There should be no visible body art.
- For reasons of safety, bracelets, necklaces, pendants should not be worn outside clothing. Hair bands etc. should be kept as a plain, dark colour.
- Fashion belts/brightly coloured belts are not permitted.
- Nails should be natural and of a length that is appropriate to safely accessing all lessons including subjects such as PE and technology lessons. False/gel nails and coloured nail varnish are not allowed in school and if worn, students will be asked to remove them. If they can’t be removed, pupils may be removed from lessons until an appointment is made.
Please note: Should students choose to wear any permitted items of jewellery to school, the school takes no responsibility for any items should they be lost or stolen.
- Hair should be cut no shorter in length than a grade 2 and this should not go above the side of the head. It can be tapered or faded at the bottom of the hair.
- Lines and designs shaved into the hair or eyebrows are not allowed in any form.
- Hair should be one colour only which is the natural colour – dipping ends and highlights which are a complete contrast to the natural colour is not appropriate, as are having different colours including red, blue and green within the hair.
- Students with long hair are expected to tie it back for certain subjects for health and safety reasons.
- If hair is deemed to be extreme in design or colour, students may be removed from their classes until such a time that their hair is made appropriate for them to fully take part again in school life.
- If students choose to wear make-up to school, it should be discreet and not overtly visible.
- Students may wear a discreet amount of foundation or cover-up for cosmetic reasons but it should be subtly applied and match their natural skin tone.
- Bright or clearly visible lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner, blusher, contour should not be worn to school and students will be expected to remove them should they choose to apply them.
- Mascara and products to thicken/darken eyebrows/eyelashes should be discreet and minimal. False eyelashes are not acceptable
- False nails are not acceptable and where they are a health and safety concern (too long for work purposes) student may be removed from normal lessons until they are removed/shortened.
All students are required to bring the correct kit to their PE lesson even if they have a note to be excused. This will allow excused students to assist in the lesson with tasks such as coaching, officiating, setting up of equipment and assisting the teacher with tasks such as measuring and timing. If a student does not bring their own kit they will be lent kit from school supplies. Should a student refuse to borrow kit, even with a note, they will be sanctioned via the departmental system. Any pupils with long hair are expected to bring a hair bobble to every lesson to tie their hair back.
| PE Uniform is as follows: |
| The SCHOOL embroidered PE navy blue polo shirt |
| The SCHOOL embroidered Half Zip Sports Top |
| Navy or black long leg shorts |
| White short socks and Navy football socks |
| Trainers for indoors |
| Football boots for outdoors |
| Navy/black: tracksuit trousers, Jogging bottoms or thick sports leggings |
| Swimming shorts or Appropriate one piece swimming costume |
| Towel |
| Gum shield and shin pads |
| Please note: All embroidered clothing for PE is only available from our uniform supplier. |
Optional: Quarter Zip Sweatshirt (students are not allowed to wear any alternative non-school branded hoodie, sweatshirt, tracksuit top or leisure clothing during PE lessons) – these are unisex and can provide an additional layer for warmth that is worn on top of the polo shirt or sports top – they do not act as a replacement, as one of these layers must always be worn.
Optional: All-purpose long sleeve navy or black base layer