School Uniform
The importance of a school uniform lies in its ability to create a sense of equality and unity among students. They also promote a focused learning environment by reducing distractions associated with fashion and personal style. Furthermore, uniforms instill a sense of discipline and responsibility, as students learn to adhere to a dress code, which can prepare them for future professional settings. Additionally, wearing a uniform fosters school spirit and a sense of belonging, reinforcing the idea that students are part of a larger community.
Year 7 to Year 11
Kew House School’s uniform provider is Billing & Edmonds.
To register as a new customer and purchase your child’s uniform and sports kit, please use the link below:
To see all the items included in our uniform, click here and view items under ‘uniform’ and ‘sports kit’.
Clothes Labelling
All items of school uniform, sports kit and other items must be clearly labelled, preferably with a sewn-on name tape or permanent marker, inside the collar or waistband so that items are easily identifiable if misplaced.
Second Hand Uniform
If you would like to make a donation, please contact Reception. Please ensure that the clothing is clean, ironed and in good repair. All items should be bagged up and we will provide you with timings for drop-offs. We will contact parents with details of second hand uniform sales.
For sports kit, as a minimum, we advise purchasing the following items:
- Shirts (all colours shown)
- Shorts (and in addition, skort for girls for netball)
- Striped socks and plain white socks
When in school, students will observe the following standards:
- Skirts should be worn at knee length. Pupils will be asked to purchase a longer length skirt if theirs becomes too short.
- Trousers are available as an alternative to the school skirt for girls.
- Ties must cover the top button and neither worn too long or too short. The three logos on the tie must be clearly visible.
- Shirts should be neatly tucked in, and fully buttoned up.
- Blazers may be removed in class, but pupils must wear blazers when not in class. (Pupils will be advised of the summer dress code during periods of warmer weather when the wearing of blazers will be relaxed).
- Short sleeve shirts are available and can be worn in the summer term.
- Navy blue tights are the only colour permitted and tights must be worn from October half term until Easter.
- Dark coloured socks are the only coloured socks to be worn for example sports socks are not acceptable.
School Shoes:
- Shoes must be polished leather shoes.
- Boys may wear gloss brown shoes in a boat or brogue style (no suede or contrasting soles)
- Girls may wear either gloss brown or blue leather shoe. Ballet style or light court shoes are not acceptable
- Ballet style or light court shoes are not acceptable on safety grounds
- Black shoes are not permitted.
Hair / Jewellery / Make-up:
- Hair should be clean, smart, tidy and kept clear of the face.
- For reasons of safety and hygiene, long hair must be tied back in a dark coloured headband/hairband within corridors, the restaurant, science labs and the food classroom.
- Distinctive haircuts or colours are not permitted. Any hair that is coloured, must only be dyed in natural tones.
- Pupils may wear only one plain stud earring in the lobe of each ear.
- If a pupil has multiple piercings, they must either remove any additional jewelry or wear a clear retainer.
- Pupils cannot wear necklaces unless for religious purposes, no bracelets and no rings. Any jewellery must removed for PE/Games.
- Rings are not permitted to be worn. Pupils may be asked to remove items of jewellery where safety is an issue. The school will not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of these items.
- Pupils in Years 7 and 8 may not wear make-up. All other year groups may wear a discreet amount of make-up and may be asked respectfully to remove it if it is deemed excessive.
- Any type of false nails are not permitted and coloured nail varnish may not be worn.