Looking the Part, Ready to Learn
Everything you need to know about our school uniform and equipment expectations.
School Uniform
What students need to wear and bring
At Haydon Bridge High School we want our students to have pride in the school uniform as a valued member of our school community. We expect all students to arrive at school in the correct uniform, with the correct PE kit when required, to help foster that sense of identity and pride in the school.
Uniform Requirements
The school expects high standards of personal appearance and that all students should wear school uniform to and from school, during the school day and when participating in school-organised events.
We appreciate that young people may want to express themselves as they begin to develop their sense of identity, but in all cases, we expect unequivocal parental support in implementing this policy. When accepting a place for your child at Haydon Bridge High School you are agreeing to support the school with this policy and that your child will wear the school uniform as required at all times.
The elements of the Uniform Policy are not negotiable and the judgement of the school retains the right of final decision on the interpretation on any issue regarding this policy.
Deviation from any part of these rules (e.g. on medical grounds) is only permissible with the written consent of the Head of School.
In cases where students do not follow comply with the uniform policy they will receive sanctions while being supported to ensure that they are quickly able to meet the uniform requirements of the school. In extreme cases, in line with the DfE guidance, students may be sent home for not complying with the uniform policy.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Jumper | Navy blue school jumper with embroidered logo. |
| Shirt | Plain white formal collared shirt with top button (not polo shirt). Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in. Short-sleeved shirts are permitted. |
| Tie | Clip-on school tie. |
| Trousers | Plain, straight-leg black school trousers. No black jeans, canvas trousers of any style, or leggings. |
| Shoes | Plain black polishable shoes, or plain full leather polishable trainers with no coloured logos or coloured stitching. Girls: black, flat or with a broad heel — not sandals or backless. Boys: plain black and polishable, no coloured logos, air bubbles, coloured eyelets or stitching. |
| Coats | Plain dark outdoor coat or jacket (must be removed when indoors). Hoodies are not permitted. |
| Hats / Caps | Hats and caps must not be worn at any time. |
| Socks / Tights | Plain black, white, grey or navy socks, or plain neutral/black tights. No patterned, striped, or frill/ruffle-top socks. Socks must cover the ankle and overlap with the bottom of the trouser leg. No trainer liners. |
Hair, Nails and Make-up
- Excessive make-up is not acceptable. Any make-up (including nail varnish) must be subtle and practically imperceptible.
- False eye lashes are not allowed.
- Extreme hairstyles and colours such as shaven heads, Mohicans, tramlines and patterns are not allowed.
- Hair accessories should be subtle (e.g. for tying back long hair for health and safety reasons).
- Tattoos are illegal for children of school age and should not ever be visible.
- False nails and nail extensions are not permitted. Students with these will be required to have them removed.
Permitted Accessory Items:
- Thin black belt
- 1 set of earrings/studs. Any other piercings in areas such as tongues or eyebrows are not permitted, and students will need to remove these. Nose studs or rings are not permitted. Any nasal piercings must have a blanking stud in or be covered while in school.
- 1 ring
- 1 watch
- Necklace/bracelet for religious or medical reasons
Sixth Form Dress Code – Smart/Office Wear
- T-Shirt/Shirt (no crop tops); Sweatshirt/Jumper
- Smart Skirt/Dress/Trousers/Jeans
- Sensible footwear
- Lanyard
- Outdoor wear (hats and coats) for outside only
- Leggings/sportswear can only be worn for specific subjects during their timetabled lesson
A final decision on what is acceptable rests with the Head of School.
PE Kit
| Girls | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Indoors | Navy HBHS embroidered PE polo shirt; navy shorts or navy/black tracksuit bottoms; navy or black plain sports leggings; trainers and royal blue rugby socks | Navy HBHS embroidered PE polo shirt; navy shorts or navy/black tracksuit bottoms; trainers and royal blue rugby socks |
| Outdoors | Navy HBHS embroidered PE polo shirt; navy shorts or navy/black tracksuit bottoms; navy or black plain sports leggings; football boots and royal blue rugby socks | Navy HBHS embroidered PE polo shirt; navy shorts or navy/black tracksuit bottoms; football boots and royal blue rugby socks |
| Optional | Navy HBHS embroidered PE fleece | Navy HBHS embroidered PE fleece |
Expectations of the PE Department
- Students must always bring their PE kit. Those excused from taking part will still get changed and engage in the learning of the lesson
- Sanctions are in place for forgotten items of kit
- If a student forgets their PE kit, they are expected to wear a spare kit provided by the school
- The correct PE kit must always be brought to every lesson
- Any students with long hair must bring a hair bobble to every lesson to tie their hair back
If There's a Uniform Issue
We know things happen.
- If a student arrives without the correct uniform we’ll offer clean items from our spare uniform supply so they get through the day
- If it becomes a regular issue, students may be asked to spend time in our Restart room until it’s sorted
- With your permission, students may also be sent home briefly to collect the correct items and return to school
Lost jumper? Damaged shoes? Just let us know — we offer a one-day uniform pass to give you time to sort things out. If the issue continues, we’ll get in touch to talk through next steps together.
Before You Buy
Some retailers advertise items as “school uniform” even when they don’t match our expectations. If you’re ever unsure, please check our uniform guide or give us a call — we’re happy to help.
Looking After Belongings
- Please make sure students don’t bring expensive clothing, valuables, large amounts of money, or bank cards to school
- Label everything clearly with your child’s name so lost items can be returned easily
How to order School Uniform
Many retailers have their own generic ranges of ‘school uniform’, please note that not all items contained within these ranges are compliant with this policy and therefore are not acceptable.
All Haydon Bridge High School uniform is available to order at your own convenience online from www.greggssports.com– Please bear in mind that the summer break is a very busy time for uniform companies, so we advise you place orders sooner rather than later to guarantee your garments.