Our school has a duty to make sure that the uniform we require is affordable, in line with statutory guidance from the Department for Education on the cost of school uniform.
We understand that items with distinctive characteristics (such as branded items, or items that have to have a school logo or a unique fabric/colour/design) cannot be purchased from a wide range of retailers and that requiring many such items limits parents’ ability to ‘shop around’ for a low price.
We will make sure our uniform:
We will do this by:
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Carefully considering whether any items with distinctive characteristics are necessary
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Limiting any items with distinctive characteristics where possible for example, by only asking that the blazer features the school logo
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Limiting items with distinctive characteristics to low-cost or long-lasting items, such as ties
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Keeping the number of optional branded items to a minimum, so that the school’s uniform can act as a social leveller
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Avoiding different uniform requirements for extra-curricular activities
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Making sure that arrangements are in place for parents to acquire second-hand uniform items
Abbot Beyne Uniform
| School blazer* (Complusory branded item 1) |
Black with school logo |
| Trousers or shorts |
Plain black, formal style, i.e. not jeans style, not tight fitting |
| Skirt (of suitable length) |
Plain black, formal style |
| Shirt / Blouse |
White, formal style, worn tucked in |
| Tie (clip on)* (Compulsory branded item 2) |
School tie |
| Socks |
White or black |
| Tights |
Black |
| Footwear |
All black, sensible style, low heels, no logos |
| Shalwar kameez (optional) |
Plain black, worn with blouse & tie |
| Head scarf |
Black |
Blazers
These should be worn to and from school and at all times during the school day. It is at the teacher’s discretion in classrooms when students can remove their blazer. Sleeves must be rolled down.
Skirts
Plain black and a suitable length. A suitable length is defined as just above the knee. Pleated skirts are permitted.
Cardigans / Hoodies
These are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn in school.
Outside coats
We encourage the purchase of sensible coats. Denim, leather or materials of similar appearance must not be worn at Abbot Beyne School.
Bags
Students should have a bag suitable for school ie. not a handbag. Backpacks are recommended.
Jewellery
Our first consideration is for the safety of our students and therefore jewellery is discouraged. One plain, small ear stud in each ear is permitted. One small nose stud, skin colored is permitted. No other facial or body jewellery is allowed.
Make-up and nail varnish
Natural looking make-up and clear nail varnish is permitted. No false nails or false eyelashes are allowed in school. Students wearing excessive make-up, coloured nail varnish, false nails or false eyelashes will be asked to remove them.
Hair
No extreme hairstyles e.g. no shaved tracks or patterns, no unnatural hair colours.
If students do not wear the appropriate uniform they will be expected to wear uniform supplied by school. They will experience withdrawal of privileges and other sanctions may be applied.
Disclaimer – The school reserves the right to make the final judgement on any of the above. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled students.
Please ensure all items of school uniform and P.E. Kit are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Abbot Beyne PE Uniform
| Polo shirt (Compulsory branded item 3)* |
Navy body with green and white side panels and school logo |
| Shorts (not cycling shorts) or Skort* |
Navy with white trim |
| Abbot Beyne tracksuit bottoms or Abbot Beyne sports leggings* |
Navy body with green and white side panels and school logo |
| ¼ zip sports jumper* (Compulsory branded item 3 as can be purchased instead of polo shirt)* |
Navy with green and white trim |
| Rugby socks* (Compulsory branded item 4)* |
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| Ankle socks |
Plain white |
| Trainers |
No canvas pumps |
| Football boots |
Essential for football and rugby (although these can be borrowed from school if necessary) |
| Shin pads |
Essential for football and hockey |
| Gum guards |
Essential for rugby and hockey |
| Optional |
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| Hijab |
Black and tight fitting |
* These items are only available at our uniform stockists Pupil School Wear, WB Schoolwear and My Uniform LTD.
Jewellery
No jewellery of any kind can be worn in P.E. lessons. All students must remove any nose or ear piercings.
P.E. Kit bundle
At a reduced price the P.E. Kit bundle is available. This consists of the polo shirt, shorts or skort, tracksuit bottoms or leggings, ¼ zip sports jumper and rugby socks. (Parents are requireed to purchase one of polo shirt or 1/4 zip sports jumper and not both).
