All students are expected to wear the school uniform and maintain the highest standards of appearance at all times.

We believe that the wearing of a school uniform is an important factor in establishing a pride in, and identity with the school, and at the same time minimises social divisions between students.  All schools in South Ribble agree a common approach to their uniform policy – please see the document at the bottom of this page.

School Uniform

Girl’s uniform – please see stockists below where to purchase items.

  • Black blazer with school badge
  • Plain black jumper
  • Plain black knee length skirt
  • Plan black straight legged trousers (no denim, skinny jeans or leggings)
  • Plain white shirt
  • School tie – please ensure the colours match your allocated house.
  • Plain black socks
  • Plain black tights
  • Plain black shoes – leather or leather style (please see examples below of what is allowed)
  • Sensible outdoor coat (Denim, leather, track suit, hooded tops, sweatshirts and other fashion garments are NOT allowed). There is sometimes a discussion about what constitutes an “outdoor coat”:  the dictionary definition states that it is “worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry”.  It is therefore worn over the blazer and the rest of the uniform.

Boys Uniform – please see stockists below where to purchase items.

  • Black blazer with school badge
  • Plain black jumper
  • Plan black straight legged trousers (no denim, skinny jeans or leggings)
  • Plain white shirt
  • School tie – please ensure the colours match your allocated house.
  • Plain black socks
  • School tie – please ensure the colours match your allocated house.
  • Plain black shoes – leather or leather style (please see examples below of what is allowed)
  • Sensible outdoor coat (Denim, leather, track suit, hooded tops, sweatshirts and other fashion garments are NOT allowed). There is sometimes a discussion about what constitutes an “outdoor coat”:  the dictionary definition states that it is “worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry”.  It is therefore worn over the blazer and the rest of the uniform.

 

PE Uniform – please see stocklists below for where to purchase items.

  • Black and purple shirt with badge
  • Black shorts
  • Black football socks
  • Trainers (laced) that are suitable for sport and offer ankle support (not pumps, converse etc)
  • Shin pads (students will be unable to participate in matches without shin pads in football and hockey lessons. This is guidance the school must follow).
  • Mouth guard (students will be unable to participate in matches without a mouth guard in Rugby and Hockey. This is guidance the school must follow).

Optional items

  • Tracksuit bottoms with school badge
  • Track top with school badge
  • Skort with school badge
  • Leggings with school badge
  • Gloves with grip (gloves without grip are not allowed/safe)

PE Standards

Physical Education is a legal and important part of a student’s education and therefore it is essential for students to have their PE kit for every PE lesson, regardless of illness or injury.

There may be occasions where a student may not be able to participate fully due to illness/injury.  However, in these circumstances the student can take on the role of coach, official or another role but they must wear their PE kit, which would prevent their school uniform from getting wet if the lesson is outside and raining.

The PE Department has, therefore, made it a policy that:

  1. PE kit must be taken to every PE lesson.
  2. If a student is unwell or has an injury, they must bring a letter from their parent/carer stating the reason and where applicable the length of time that the student be unable to participate fully. The student must attend PE with their PE kit.
  3. If students are injured to the point that they are unable to get changed a medical note is required

Equipment

It is important that students are independent and responsible and part of that is provision of their own stationery and equipment.  We can buy in bulk and we don’t pay VAT so, while you can buy these items from elsewhere, we strongly suggest that you buy these via ParentPay. The whole pack will cost £5.00. It will be essential for all students to have these items:

1 x Dry wipe pen
1 x Purple pen
1 x Black pen
1 x Red pen
1 x HB Pencil
1 x Rubber
1 x Ruler
1 x Highlighter
1 x Glue Stick

1 x pack of coloured pencils
1 x Protractor
1 x pencil case

In addition to the stationery above, students must also have the following:

  • 1 x Scientific Calculator (see below for recommendation)
  • A plastic refillable water bottle
  • Apron for technology, science and art lessons
  • Hair bobbles – hair must be tied back for Technology, Science and PE lessons
  • Scissors, pencil sharpeners and compasses will be loaned to students and should not be brought into school.

All students must have their own scientific calculator, it is strongly suggested that consider purchasing fx-83GT or fx-85GT as shown in the images. These preferred models are “natural display” CASIO calculators and can be obtained from many sources including supermarkets and online.

Bags

Students will need a bag large enough to carry all their equipment and books for each school day.

Drinks

Water is the only drink that can be brought into school – we suggest that all students bring their own water bottle so that they can stay hydrated during the day.

 

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE SCHOOL UNIFORM?

Current uniform and items can still be bought via the school until the end of the academic year.
New uniform and items after this date is to be purchased by the following suppliers:

Uniform and PE Kit Stocklists:

Blazers, ties, PE kit, badges and other uniform items are available from:

  • JUSTS CLOTHING – 53 Pope Lane, Preston, PR1 9BY, tel: 01772 743807, https://justsclothing.co.uk/
  • TOP ONE UNIFORMS – 39 St Johns Centre, Preston, PR1 1FB (opposite the bus station), tel: 01772 828616

Supermarkets:

Your local superstore can be used for the non-badged items of school uniform, for example: white shirts, plain black straight legged trousers, black skirts, plain black v-neck sweaters.

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