Welcome to our uniform guide for the academic year 2025/26. This guide sets out the required uniform for each stage of school life and includes a handy checklist. Please ensure your child wears the correct uniform every day to support our values of pride, equality, and belonging.
Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Important Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from our official supplier: www.laughingwhale.co.uk
Winter
*Maroon blazer
School tie (available to purchase directly from the school office)
Grey pleated skirt, grey pinafore, or grey trousers
White shirt (short or long-sleeved)
Grey V-neck jumper or cardigan
Plain white or grey socks, or thick grey tights
Black polishable shoes (no ballet pumps, sandals, trainers or boots)
Plain, navy coat (suggestion on Laugh
*Winter beanie hat (optional)
*School rucksack (optional)
Summer
Navy blue and white gingham summe
Grey shorts
*Summer cap
Forest School and Swimming
Wellies or hiking boots
Waterproof trousers & jacket
Warm layers
Swimming costume or trunks (one-piece for girls)
Swimming towel
*School swimming bag (optional)
Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased through the Laughing Whale website, other items can purchased from any retailer.
*Maroon blazer
School tie (available to purchase directly from the school office)
Grey pleated skirt or grey trousers
White shirt (short or long-sleeved)
Grey V-neck jumper or cardigan
Girls: plain white ankle socks or black tights
Boys: plain grey or black socks
Black polishable shoes (no trainers or boots)
Plain dark coat
*Winter beanie hat (optional)
*Navy blazer
School tie (available to purchase directly from the school office)
*Tartan skirt
Black trousers
White shirt (short or long-sleeved)
Navy V-neck jumper or cardigan
Girls: plain navy or black ankle socks or tights
Boys: plain grey or black socks
Black polishable shoes (no trainers or boots)
Plain dark coat
*Winter beanie hat (optional)
Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased through the Laughing Whale website, other items can purchased from any retailer.
Pupils may choose to wear either: Senior Uniform (Years 10 - 11) or Business Attire
Sports Kit
1 pair of sports trainers
*Maroon sports top
*Choice of shorts, skort or 2in 1 shorts
*Choice of ¼ zip top or hoodie
*Tracksuit bottoms (optional)
*Leggings (optional)
Sports Kit - additional items Senior School
Football:
Studded boots
Shin pads
*Sports socks
Hockey:
Shin pads
*Sports socks
Gumshield
Hockey stick (optional)
All sports kit must be purchased through Laughing Whale. While some items are optional, if a pupil chooses to wear them (e.g. leggings or tracksuit bottoms), they must be the Laughing Whale branded versions to ensure consistency.
Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased through the Laughing Whale website.
The uniform items pictured below are for guidance only and can be purchased from Sainsbury’s, Asda or other retailers.
*Maroon Blazer
School tie (available to purchase directly from the school office)
White shirt
Grey jumper/cardigan
Black polishable shoes
*Summer cap
Grey pleated skirt/pinafore /trousers/shorts/summer dress
*Tracksuit bottoms
*School leggings
*Maroon Sports top
*Sports shorts/skort
*1/4 zip top or hoodie
Sports trainers
Wellies or hiking boots
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Swimming costume/trunks
Swimming towel
Plain navy coat
*School swimming bag
*Winter beanie hat
*School rucksack
Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased through the Laughing Whale website.
Compulsory
*Maroon or navy blazer (year dependent)
School tie (available to purchase directly from the school office)
White shirt
Grey or Navy V-neck jumper/cardigan (year dependant)
Appropriate socks/tights (year dependent)
Tartan skirt or grey pleated skirt/trousers (year-dependent)
Optional
*Tracksuit bottoms
*School leggings
If wearing business attire (Sixth Form):
Trouser/skirt suite in dark grey, black or navy
School tie - boys formal use, (available to purchase directly from the school office)
Plain jumper or cardigan (optional)
*Sports shorts/skort
*Maroon sports top
*1/4 zip top or hoodie
*Sports socks
1 pair sports trainers
Studded boots (football)
Plain dark coat
Hockey stick
*Winter beanie hat
Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased through the Laughing Whale website.
For specific uniform guidance related to boarding pupils, including recommended quantities, laundry arrangements, and labelling — please refer to the Boarding Handbook, which provides full details.
For any questions regarding uniform requirements or sizing, please contact the school office on 01947 880353 or visit the supplier website www.laughingwhale.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support in upholding the high standards and sense of unity within our school community. We remain committed to offering a uniform that balances quality, consistency, and affordability for all families.
“The days that make us happy make us wise”