School Uniform and Appearance

School Uniform Requirements

Below is a list of school uniform items your child will need.  The aim is to be comfortable, economical, smart and practical for daily school activities. 

 

Boys School Uniform

Blazer	Plain blue with school crest
Shirt	Plain white shirt
Trousers	Plain black trousers with school crest (crests cannot be transferred and trousers should be obtained from Impressions)
Jumper (Optional)	Plain navy blue v-neck with school crest (optional)
Tie	School clip-on tie with school crest (Year 11 wear a blue tie)
Shoes	Low-heeled, black, sensible No boots or trainers Laces must be tied
Socks	Plain black or navy socks only - white socks are not permitted.
Scarves (Optional)	Plain dark coloured - to be worn in inclement weather only

 

Girls School Uniform

Blazer	Plain blue with school crest
Shirt	Traditional plain white school blouse/shirt with buttons to collar - not fitted
Skirt	Plain navy blue box knee length pleated skirt with school crest (crests cannot be transferred and skirts should be obtained from Impressions)
Trousers	Plain navy blue tailored trousers with school crest (crests cannot be transferred and trousers should be obtained from Impressions)
Jumper (Optional)	Plain navy blue v-neck with school crest (optional)
Tie	School clip-on tie with school crest (Year 11 wear a blue tie)
Shoes	Low-heeled, black, sensible No boots or trainers Laces must be tied
Socks	Plain black or navy socks only - white socks are not permitted.
Tights	Navy or black tights may be worn. (Socks or tights to be worn, but not both)
Scarves (Optional)	Plain dark coloured - to be worn in inclement weather only

 

All items should be clearly labelled with the student's name.

 

Students not wearing full uniform will be offered spare items from school if available. If not available, students will be placed in our inclusion area until the uniform issues are resolved.

 

If parents require assistance with funding the purchase of school uniform, they should contact the relevant head of year or Mr Duckworth through office@bishopr.co.uk.

      

 

PE Kit

Below is the PE kit students are expected to wear:

 

Boys PE Kit

Indoors	Red shirt with school crest Navy blue shorts with red piping and school crest Red, knee high sports socks Training shoes (clean - non-marking soles)
Outdoors	Football boots and shin pads Mouth guard Navy blue ½ zip top with school crest Astroturf trainers (if clean & non-marking can be used instead of training shoes)

 

Girls PE Kit

Indoors	Red shirt with school crest Navy blue shorts with red piping and school crest Red, knee high sports socks Training shoes (clean, non-marking soles)
Outdoors	Navy blue ½ zip top with school crest Plain navy blue tracksuit pants with school crest - optional extra in the winter term Astroturf trainers (if clean & non-marking can be used instead of training shoes) Shin pads and mouth guard

 

All items should be clearly labelled with the pupil’s name.

Appearance and Dress Code

Below is further guidance on student appearance and the dress code they are expected to follow:

1. Belts
2. Coats
3. Blazers
4. Skirts
5. Jewellery and Make Up
6. Hair
7. Shoes

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1. Belts

• Belts should be black, with a discreet buckle.

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2. Coats

• Outdoor coats should be plain navy blue or black only with no large exterior markings or logos; no fur jackets, sweatshirts, denim jackets, hooded tops, tracksuit tops or any other ‘fashion’ coats are allowed as outdoor coats.
• Understated scarves can be worn during inclement weather but, like coats, should not be worn inside the school buildings.

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3. Blazers

• Blazers must be worn at all times unless specific permission has been given by a member of staff for it to be taken off.
• Sleeves must not be rolled up.
• No other garment other than a school jumper and shirt must be worn underneath (e.g. no hoodies allowed) including en route to and from school. 

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4. Skirts

• Skirt waistbands must not be rolled over.
• Very short skirts are not permitted. When purchasing, please allow for growth throughout the year. 

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5. Jewellery and Make Up

• For health and safety reasons, no jewellery is allowed.  
• A cross may be worn if tucked into a shirt and a basic wristwatch (no smart watches).  
• No make-up, false tan, false nails, false eyelashes, nail varnish or body piercings are allowed.

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6. Hair

• Students must ensure that hair is of one natural colour at all times.
• Hair should have no bright or extreme colourings.
• No shavings, etchings or extreme styling, including perms on top, shaved heads underneath, mullets, top knots, undercuts, extreme quiffs etc. will be tolerated and hair must be no shorter than a Grade 2.
• If hair is long, it is essential it is tied back, for reasons of health and safety, in some practical lessons (e.g. PE, Science, Art and Technology).
• Hair must not cover the face.
• Hair accessories should be discreet - plain hair bands/slides/bobbles.
• Facial hair is usually not permitted, e.g. no long side burns, beards or moustaches. Students should be clean shaven. This will be considered on a case by case basis, for example facial hair in relation to faith reasons.  

If you are unsure on the suitability of a hair style we strongly advise you to contact school or alternatively click on the link below for further guidance.

Hair Guidance

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7. Shoes

Below are some examples of acceptable shoes for boys:

Below are some examples of unacceptable shoes for boys:

Stockists

Uniform supplies must be obtained from Impressions, our suppliers who have branches in Golborne, Standish and Leyland. The website is below:

https://impressionsuniform.co.uk/shop/

Impressions stock a wide variety of sizes and have a free alteration service for skirts and trousers (subject to the school's policy on what constitutes acceptable lengths).

The school has a range of good quality clean pre-loved uniform available and parents will be contacted in the school year when the next sale takes place.

The school crest, which appears on certain items of uniform, is subject to copyright and therefore, non-transferable to other brands. Generic or unbranded items can be purchased where the item of school uniform does not require the school crest on it.