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The Main School Uniform
The Main School Uniform
| School V-neck jumper with HBS crest* | This is central to our uniform and all Year 7 to 11 students must wear this. |
| School tie* | This is compulsory for all Year 7 to 11 students. The tie consists of traditional school colours with a House stripe to show allegiance to one of our four Houses. |
| Trousers | Trousers can be worn by all students; they should be black suit-style trousers. Trousers must be pulled up to the waist.Trousers - Black suit trousers. We would like to remind you that stretch material trousers are NOT permitted |
| Shorts | Shorts can be worn by all students; they should be black tailored shorts and be knee length. Shorts must be pulled up to the waist. Skinny-fit, cargo or jean-style shorts are NOT permitted. Shorts may be worn over tights or with socks. |
| Skirts |
Skirts can be worn by all students; they must be just above the knee (7cm from the knee) and black. Only skirts with a pleat may be worn. Stevensons will be selling box pleat skirts, but the school will accept any type of pleated skirt. Skirts can be purchased from local high street shops or supermarkets. Stretch material skirts are NOT permitted. 2023/24 Year 11 students ONLY may wear straight, just above the knee length skirts. These must be black and CANNOT be made of stretch material. |
| Shirt | White formal “school shirt”. Vests or T-shirts can be worn under the shirt but must be plain white, and shirts must be tucked in unless it is a fitted formal shirt with a collar. |
| Socks | Plain, white/black ankle socks only. Knee length socks are not permitted. |
| Tights | Plain, black only. Students may like to consider bringing a spare pair in their bags in case of ladders. |
| Belts | These should be black with a plain, reasonably-sized buckle and thin enough to go through standard trouser loops. Belts of excessive width are unacceptable. |
| Shoes | Black, plain, leather or leather style, with black laces, low-heeled, of a sensible design, practical and ideally weatherproof. Plain black trainers without logos or branding are acceptable. Black, logo/branded trainers are NOT permitted. Plimsolls are NOT permitted as school shoes and boots are not acceptable. See below to view acceptable school shoes. |
* Only available from https://price-buckland.co.uk/
Summer uniform (Term 6 ONLY)
Students are not required to wear a tie. Shirts(blouses) must be tucked in. Knee length shorts are permitted all year round. Black tights or plain white/black ankle socks only. Knee length socks are not permitted. Socks over tights are not permitted
In cases of extreme tempertures, a decision may be made to allow students to wear their Henry Box School PE kit. If this decision is made, communiaction will be sent to all families in advance. Students wil not be permitted to wear their PE kit to school as uniform unless communication has been sent to families.
Additional Items and Other Uniform Rules
| Skirts |
Skirts can be worn by all students; they must be just above the knee (7cm from the knee) and black. Only skirts with a pleat may be worn. Stevensons will be only selling box pleat skirts, but the school will accept any type of pleated skirt. Skirts can be purchased from local high street shops or supermarkets. Stretch material skirts are NOT permitted. 2023/24 Year 11 students ONLY may wear straight, just above the knee length skirts. These must be black and CANNOT be made of stretch material. |
| Coats, Jackets and Hoodies |
The school would prefer students to wear weatherproof coats/jackets. Hoodies, jumpers or denim coats/jackets are not permitted. Students found wearing any of these will have them confiscated until the end of the day. |
| Scarves and hats |
These may be worn in poor weather conditions outdoors. |
| Drama socks | Students are asked to bring in anti-slip socks for their Drama lessons. If they do not bring them in then they will be required to borrow some. |
| Trainers |
These may be worn during sporting activities. They should not be worn around school or on the way to or from school. |
| Jewellery |
Earrings and piercings: One small ear stud per ear is allowed but studs or rings in other parts of the body are not permitted. It is not acceptable to have items of jewellery covered by a plaster. All piercings need to be removed during sports and other activities if requested by a member of staff. Students can wear one flat ring per each hand and a small crucifix or similar. Students may wear total of two bracelets/bangles (either one on each wrist or two on one). Students may wear a wristwatch, but if seen to be a significant disruption to learning they will be confiscated until the end of the day. |
| Hair dye/style |
Only hair dyed a natural colour is permitted. Students may be removed or sent home until the hair has been restored to a natural colour. The school reserves the right not to accept a hairstyle which may make a poor impression. |
| Make-up | Only discreet make-up is accepted. False eyelashes are not permitted. |
| Nails | Nail extensions, gels, acrylics and coloured nail varnish are not allowed. |
Uniform for Years 7 - 11 can be ordered through Price & Buckland. This can be done online, by phone or in store. Please visit Price & Buckland webpage to view and order uniform. Please see Price & Buckland update about shop opening hours in 2021 in the documents below.
Click here to visit Price & Buckland website to order uniform
