Uniform and Appearance Guidelines

Uniform helps promote in students a sense of belonging and pride in school, contributing to the learning culture and preparing them for the world of work.

Most uniform items are widely available at supermarkets and those specific to school (jumper, tie and PE Kit) are marked with an asterisk. These are supplied through School Wear International: www.swischoolwear.co.uk.
School jumpers and ties can also be purchased in school.

Our ‘preloved’ uniform shop will be available at Progress Evenings and Parent Information Evenings, and parents/carers can arrange a time to come in to purchase items by emailing preloved@leftwichhigh.com

All students will need to wear the school’s uniform as set out below.  (Branded items are marked with an asterisk *)

 

Year round uniform

  • School jumper*
  • School clip on tie*
  • Blue school shirt
  • Black school trousers (No leggings or sports trousers)
    or
  • Dark Grey Skirt worn at a sensible length, with black tights (black ankle socks only to be worn over tights –optional)
  • Black shoes (Nike Air Force shoes allowed)

Summer uniform

  • School jumper*
  • School clip on tie *
  • Blue school shirt
  • Black trousers
  • Dark grey or black tailored shorts
    or
  • Dark Grey Skirt (black tights optional)
  • White, black or grey ankle or knee socks
  • Black shoes (Nike Air Force shoes allowed)

Jewellery  

  • One ear stud in each ear – optional
  • One clear nose stud – optional
  • Watch – optional

For health and safety reasons – no other jewellery allowed (necklaces, chains, bracelets, hoop earrings, jewelled/coloured/metal nose stud)

Makeup

  • Natural-looking makeup
  • No unnatural nails, eyelashes, makeup allowed.

Hair

  • Natural hair colour
  • No extreme hair styles

Coats

  • Outdoor coat (optional) – No hoodies allowed* If a Hoodie is worn in the building it will have to be handed in.
  • Outdoor clothing should not be worn inside the building

*Year 11 Leavers Hoodies worn at pre-agreed times

 

Compulsory Sports Kit

  • *Navy/sky Performance training top with logo
  • *Navy/silver Performance shorts with logo or *Navy/silver Performance skort with logo
  • *Navy/burgundy sports socks with lettering

*Items supplied by SWI

School Recommended Sports Kit

  • *Navy/sky Essentials multisport top with logo
  • *Navy/silver Performance training pants with logo
  • *Navy/sky Performance 1/4 zip training top with logo
  • *Black/silver Performance leggings with logo

*Items supplied by SWI

Sportswear – Footwear required

  • Trainers (not canvas shoes/pumps)
  • Football Boots for Football, Rugby, Orienteering and X-Country

Sportswear – Other items required

  • Shin pads
  • Gum shield

 

General Notes:

  • All items of clothing and equipment should be clearly named.
  • We ask that large amounts of money and valuable personal belongings are not brought into school.
  • Students are advised to bring in a re-usable water bottle.

Mobile Phones

From September 2024, our mobile phone expectations are as follows:

  • Phones switched off and kept in bags from 8.40-3.40​
  • Phones should not be heard, seen or used during school day – including corridors, toilets and during break and lunch​
  • If students are seen with their phone, they will have to hand it in where it will stay for the day in a mobile phone locker in their ESW’s office
  • If students have to hand their phone in more than 3 times – they will have to hand their phone at start of day for the next week.

Equipment
All subjects: Pencil case containing a pen, pencil and ruler is required. Students may also wish to
bring additional stationery such as a green pen and highlighters, however, these will be provided in
school if required.
Mathematics: The geometric instruments required are a pair of compasses, a ruler and protractor.
Expensive geometry sets need not be purchased. Calculators are an integral part of lessons
throughout the school, the most suitable being a scientific model.

If you have any queries regarding the details, or if obtaining uniform presents difficulties, we ask that parents/carers contact the school.