School Uniform and Dress Code

Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride and follow the guidelines provided at all times.

From September 2022 a new Kingsmead uniform is being phased in with all students expected to wear the new uniform from September 2023.  All students in years 8-11 are able to wear the existing or new uniform for this academic year only. 

All uniform and PE kits are available from www.swschoolwear.co.uk

School Uniform:

• Plain black v neck jumper with logo (not a sweatshirt)
• Plain blue shirt
• School tie (according to year group)
  • Year 7 – Green
  • Year 8 – Purple
  • Year 9 – Red
  • Year 10 – Yellow 

• Year 7 plain dark grey, drop waisted, box pleat skirt
• Years 8 -11 (A dark grey A line skirt is acceptable for this academic year only)

Both versions of the skirt must reach the knee.

• Plain dark grey tailored trousers or shorts
• Shoes must be plain black, have no more than a half inch heel and be of a polishable material.
• Black socks/ tights of at least 30 denier.
• The new uniform changes from September 2022 are optional for Year 8-10 students.
• There will be no change to uniform for Year 11 (2022-23) – polo t-shirts remain.

Jewellery, Make-up and Hairstyles:

• Jewellery is not permitted, except for one small stud earring in each lower ear lobe. 
• No facial piercings of any kind.
• No extreme hair styles of any kind
• Hair must be of a natural colour
• No false eye lashes, nail varnish or false nails are permitted
• If make-up is to be worn, it must be discrete and natural in appearance.

PE/Games Kit:

• Black shorts, no stripes/logo
• Black/red PE skorts
• Black/red rugby shirt
• Red/black polo shirt
• Black/red socks 
• Trainers with non-marking soles
• Football boots
• Shin guards (for football and hockey)
• Gum shields (optional but recommended)
• Black/red hoody with Kingsmead logo (optional)
• Plain black jogging bottoms/ leggings, no stripes/logo (optional)
• Hair tie for long hair

Uniform Price Comparison Table - click here