SECONDARY UNIFORM POLICY
(YEAR 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) AND Y12/13
DRESS CODE
Owner: Head of Secondary & President
Reviewers: Deputy Head of Secondary School, Head of Secondary School
Approved by: President
Date approved: August 2024
Next review due by: August 2025
1. POLICY
BSB YEAR 7-11 WINTER UNIFORM (Term 1B - October Half-Term onwards + Term 2)
UNIFORM – WINTER
Compulsory:
● BSB Blazer
● BSB White shirt
● BSB School house tie
● BSB Dark grey tailored trousers, or pleated skirt (length no higher than above the knee) or skorts
● Shoes or boots (below the knee) - dark coloured polishable material. No additional colour on the shoe or the laces / No trainers
● Dark grey or dark black or dark navy-blue tights or ankle sock (no pattern).
Optional:
● School cardigan or school grey vest
BSB YEAR 7-11 SUMMER UNIFORM (Term 1A Start of the school year until October half-Term + Term 3)
Compulsory:
● White shirt (worn with tie) or white school polo shirt (worn without tie)
● Dark grey pleated skirt (skirt length to be no higher than the width of the wearers hand above the knee) or dark grey tailored trousers or dark grey knee length shorts
● Shoes - Shoes or boots (below the knee) - Dark-coloured, polishable material. No additional colour on the shoe or the laces or; Dark single-coloured sandals may be worn (no bows or trimmings). Sandals must have a back in them - No flip flops, crocs etc. / No trainers
● Dark grey or dark black or dark navy-blue tights or ankle socks (no pattern)
Optional:
● BSB Blazer (can be worn with shirt and tie or BSB white polo shirt)
● BSB cardigan or BSB grey vest
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM
Compulsory:
● BSB dark grey PE shorts or tracksuit bottoms
● Dark grey or black leggings
● BSB white t-shirt or house polo
● White/black trainers and/or pumps (tennis shoes)
● BSB navy or grey tracksuit (top and bottom)
Optional:
● BSB hoodie
● BSB navy sweatshirt
SWIMMING UNIFORM
● Towel/ Goggles
● Plain swimming costume (no bikinis or revealing costumes)
● Plain swimming trunks
You will be informed by letter regarding the switch from winter and summer uniform. This may depend on weather conditions, but usually the academic year begins with summer uniform and winter uniform is adopted for the second half of the Term 1. This usually remains until the start of Term 3, when summer uniform begins.
BSB
SIXTH FORM (Year 12 + Year 13) DRESS CODE
Sixth Form Students are required to dress smartly, and our expectations reflect those of most professional environments. In their leadership roles as the most senior students in the school, we insist on high standards of appearance.
SIXTH FORM BOYS
Suit / office style trousers in conservative colours
Buttoned shirt with collar: in a smart colour/pattern. Top buttons must be fastened, and shirt tucked into trousers.
Pullover in conservative colour /pattern with tie visible
Tie worn at an appropriate length.
Jumpers, blazers or suit vest may be worn.
Dress shoes, oxfords, loafers in brown or other dark colours.
SIXTH FORM GIRLS
Tailored trousers / skirt / dress
(Skirts / dresses should be of an appropriate length)
Shirt, blouse, jumper, turtleneck for girls which must not be low-cut.
Blazer-style jacket, jumper or cardigan may be worn.
Ballet flats, boots, dress shoes, or heels
For clarification, the following items are not allowed:
Hoodies, vests, big logos/ writing, cropped/tied tops, transparent/sheer, off-shoulder, spaghetti straps, polo shirts, leather, cargo pants or denim including jean-style trousers, leggings worn as trousers, shorts, cut-off trousers, skintight dresses/skirts, sneakers, slip- on, combat boots, high-heeled sneakers or stilettos, trainers, flip flops or “Ugg-style” boots. Outdoor coats, jackets and scarves should not be worn in the school building.
GENERAL UNIFORM – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Polo shirts may be worn out of trousers and skirts (Y7-Y11 only).
● Hair slides and bands should be plain – no other hair accessories.
● Pupils must keep their fingernails clean, short and unvarnished at all times. Nail extensions are not permitted.
● Jewellery is limited to one pair of small earrings (studs/sleepers) and a plain watch.
● All students will adhere to the PE code and will be in full kit for games lessons. Students should change out of their PE kit after the lesson. They should not be coming into another lesson or returning from lunch or break in PE clothes. Students may, if they have PE first lesson, arrive at school in full PE uniform and they may with their PE teacher’s permission leave school in full PE uniform if their lesson is at the end of the school day.
● Shirts and blouses should be tucked in and not worn loose. They should be buttoned to the neck and ties worn appropriately.
● All students in years 7-11 will be issued with lockers and outdoor coats and shoes should be kept in the lockers.
● During the winter season in bad weather, students may wear boots which are in-keeping with the uniform policy. Students should change out of their snow boots at the start of the school day.
● Dyed hair must be of a natural colour. Hair should be tied back if it is long or it falls over the face. Hair bands and slides are acceptable, but they must be dark plain colours. The school may request that the hair is cut shorter if it falls over the face and becomes a distraction. Severe haircuts are not acceptable, and a guideline would be no shorter than a Grade 2.
● Pupils are not allowed make-up (with the exception of a minimal amount of foundation)
● Outdoor coats and jackets must be plain, and logos should not be visible. Leather and denim jackets are not acceptable.
Any student not complying with the uniform regulations will be dealt with in accordance with the Behaviour Policy and persistent disregard for the uniform policy may be asked to return home to change or be withdrawn from lessons.
2. RELATED POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Behaviour Policy