UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE
The Uniform and Appearance Code has been drawn up through extensive consultation with students and staff. Their views have helped shape an approach to uniform and appearance which aims to be fair, inclusive, reasonable, and transparent.
Pupils wear school uniform to foster a sense of community and to enable them to present a neat appearance both inside and outside of the School. Wearing school uniform allows pupils to feel a sense of pride and belonging, it encourages high expectations, standards of behaviour and conduct.
Clothes should be clean, in good repair and worn properly; hair must be tidy, of natural colour and appropriate for a school setting. All articles must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name and form.
This guidance on uniform and appearance has been written with reference to the Department for Education Guidance on School Uniforms (2023). The requirements of the Human Rights Act (1998), the Equality Act (2010) and the guidance provided by the Halo Code for Afro-textured hair have been taken into account.
Consideration has been given to the impact of the policy on pupils who share a protected characteristic, in particular:
• religion or belief
• race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
• disability
• sex
Reasonable adjustments to the uniform may be made on an individual basis such as religion, race, disability, gender identity or medical issues. In such cases, please contact your child’s Head of Year to discuss further.
Travelling to/from school
School uniform must be worn whenever pupils are on site or representing the School elsewhere, this includes the journey to and from School and on School visits as required.
Pupils are permitted to wear light colours and reflective materials over their uniform, so that they are as visible as possible when walking or cycling to School during the winter months.
The Head reserves the right in their absolute discretion to refuse entry to the School to any pupil failing to observe any of these dress regulations, and to rule on the acceptability of variations not covered by the regulations.
Please note that failure to comply will lead to a formal warning. Repeated non-compliance will lead to serious sanctions in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy.
If you are unsure about the uniform, please do get in touch.
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name
All items are COMPULSORY unless stated optional
Blazer Black school blazer with crest
School Kilt Kilts must be worn at approximately knee level. They must not be tailored or rolled up to be made shorter
Blouse
White long-sleeved, revere collar blouse. Short-sleeved blouse permitted in Summer Term only
Jumper Grey School jumper (optional)
Tights / Socks Plain black knee-high socks or tights can be worn
Plain white ankle socks are permitted in Summer Term only
House Badge School House badge
SPORTS KIT
• School games top
• School games skort
• School games socks
• School PE shirt
• School athletics shorts
• School track top
• School track bottoms
• School quarter zip midlayer
• School base layer – top
• Sports socks – white ankle sports socks, no logos
• Black swimming costume
• School swimming hat
• Trainers – the sole of the trainers must be flexible to allow for a full range of movement and should offer firm ankle support. Boot-style trainers, thin-soled fashion trainers and trainers without laces not permissible
Equipment required
• Mouthguard
• Hockey stick
• Hockey shin guards (not football shin guards)
Optional
• School games coat – threequarter length black bench coat for team players and supporters
• School sports bag
• Hockey-specific astro trainers are recommended
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name
TROUSERS UNIFORM
All items are COMPULSORY unless stated optional
Blazer Black school blazer with crest
Trousers Harrow grey trousers, regular cut, not skinny fit, with conventional side pockets
Jumper Grey School jumper (optional)
Shirt and school tie White long-sleeved shirt. Short-sleeved shirt permitted in Summer Term only
Socks Plain charcoal or black ankle socks only
House Badge School House badge
SPORTS KIT
• School games top
• School games shorts
• School games socks
• School PE shirt
• School PE shorts
• School splash top
• School track bottoms
• School quarter zip midlayer
• School base layer - top
• Sports socks - white ankle sports socks, no logos
• Black swimming shorts
• School swimming hat
• Trainers - the sole of the trainers must be flexible to allow for a full range of movement and should offer firm ankle support. Bootstyle trainers, thin-soled fashion trainers and trainers without laces are not permissible
Equipment required
• Mouthguard
• Hockey stick
• Hockey shin guards (not football shin guards)
• Rugby boots – with rugby regulation metal studs (no plastic studs)
Cricket kit – Summer Term
• School cricket shirt
• Cricket trousers
• School cricket sweater – optional
• Cricket box
Optional
• School games coat – three-quarter length black bench coat for team players and supporters
• School sports bag
• Hockey-specific astro trainers are recommended
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name
Appointments
All new starters should make an appointment with the uniform shop for new uniform. You can book an appointment using the form on their website number57schoolwear.co.uk. Current pupils do not need to make an appointment to purchase uniform items. The shop is open from Tuesday to Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
Lanyard
Lanyards play a significant role in our school’s safeguarding procedures. Lanyards must be always worn around the neck in school, unless a member of staff asks pupils to remove them for safety reasons such as games or practical lessons.
Blazer The school blazer must be worn at all times with the exception of PE, Games and practical lessons or if summer dress is announced during hot weather.
Jumper A V neck school jumper can be worn. Blazers should be worn on top of the jumper.
Hair Hair must be tidy, of natural colour and appropriate for a school setting. Accessories, including those worn for religious reasons and those worn by those with Afro-textured hair, should be either black or a deep red, or the natural colour of the hair. We embrace the Halo Hair Code for Afro-textured hair.
Facial Hair
Jewellery
Makeup/ Cosmetics
Coats/ Jackets
Pupils should be clean shaven unless a beard is required for religious reasons or specific health issues. If this is the case, then beards should be worn naturally and not manicured. Parents must contact the pupil’s Head of Year for permission, so that it can be noted on the pupil’s file.
Pupils must wear discreet jewellery, and these must be removed for Games. No piercings, except ear lobes are allowed. Pupils may only wear one pair of small stud earrings with the bottom of the earlobe visible. Wristwatches are permitted but smart watches should be left at home or turned off in a school bag or locker.
Pupils should have a natural look with no visible make up, mascara and false eyelashes. Pupils may not wear acrylic or false nails. Nails should be short and if nail varnish is worn, it should be clear or natural.
Coats should be smart, plain, dark blue or black. No suede, leather, denim, or casual style puffer jackets and gilets are not allowed; coats may have a discreet logo. We encourage pupils to purchase a Henry’s coat at the uniform shop.
Coats/jackets may not be worn inside the School building or classrooms. They can be put in lockers during lesson time or hung on the coat hooks.
Shoes Black shoes: plain, flat leather shoes to lace, buckle or slip on; no suede or canvas, no boots or training shoes, no contrasting colours, adornments or piping, no shoes with split toe/ heel sections, sling-back or mule-style.
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name
Number 57 Schoolwear
Manageress: Mrs Helen Zgraja
Telephone: 024 7659 7876
Web: www.number57schoolwear.co.uk
Email: sales@number57schoolwear.co.uk
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday, Monday & bank holidays closed
Location
57 Barker Butts Lane, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 1DU
Payment
In cash or major debit/credit card
Returns policy
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If you need to return any item purchased we will refund or offer an exchange if returned within 28 days unused, in the original packaging and with a till receipt. Refunds will be made via the original payment method. Any claim for faulty items will be returned to the manufacturer for assessment and an exchange offered. This does not affect your legal rights.