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Uniform - from September 2025
At WSE we believe that school uniform plays an important role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging and cohesion in the school community. Putting on the uniform signals a readiness to learn and a pride in your school.
WSE Full Uniform
Our newly updated uniform which is taking effect from September 2025 consists of:
- a charcoal grey embroidered school jumper (all year groups)
WITH
- a charcoal (dark) grey wide pleated skirt
Skirts must be of a reasonable length, just above the knee. The skirt must not be rolled up. It should not be more than a hand’s width above the top of the knee.
OR
- tailored trousers (charcoal or black)
Trousers must be smart and tailored.
OR
- tailored shorts (charcoall)
AND EITHER
- a white collared shirt or blouse
Long or short sleeved. No tie.
OR
- a plain white polo shirt
Students may have a preference over wearing the plain white polo shirt or the white collared shirt or blouse and this may be dependant on weather, so we would like to keep that option open to them as a choice.
KS4 STUDENTS ONLY (Y10 & Y11):
- Students in KS4 may continue to wear a full uniform if they wish. This is to include the WSE embroidered blazer and WSE tie.
The new embroidered jumper is available to order from our stockist (Workwear Innovations) below (please note that the pictures on their website have come out darker than what the jumper actually is).
They offer 3 different delivery options, either collection from their warehouse in Longhedge, delivery to your home (£7.99) or delivery to school for parental collection. If you opt for the collection from school option, please wait until we notify you of the date for collection, this will be towards the end of Term 6.
Workwear Innovations Female Size Chart
Workwear Innovations Male Size ChartIf you have any queries, Workwear Innovations email address is:
Skirts, trousers, shorts and shirts/blouses/polo shirts can be purchased from a range of shops and supermarkets as well as online with Swi schoolwear who also supply our PE uniform:
The detail for how uniform should be worn can be downloaded here:
The uniform policy, effective from September 2025 can be found below:
WSE Uniform Policy (effective September 2025)
Other Uniform Rules:
PE and Dance Kit
PE and Dance Kit
The compulsory embroidered sky blue PE polo shirt with school logo can only be purchased from the online PE kit stockist,SWi schoolwer:
Other compulsory PE items which are listed below can be purchased from a range of shops and supermarkets as well as our online PE kit stockist, Swi schoolwear (link above).
- Navy SPORTS leggings OR plain navy tracksuit bottoms. No big logos or writing down the leg (a small logo e.g. a Nike tick, Adidas stripes or Puma logo is ok). If wearing leggings, they must be sports leggings.
- Navy football socks
- White trainer socks for indoor/outdoor use
- Navy skort or navy plain sports shorts – cycling-style tight shorts, including, Nike pro shorts are not allowed
- Lace-up trainers (any colour)
- Football boots (any colour)
- Plain navy fleece (no hood) full zip or ¼ zip
Please note no hooded jumpers or round neck jumpers are allowed.
Optional items are listed below, but very useful/essential in cold weatherwhen PE will still be take outside:
- Plain navy thermal bottoms
- Plain navy or white base layer top
- Plain navy waterproof sport jacket or waterproof pac-a-mac for PE in the rain
Footwear
Correct Footwear
Must be black only and smart. Fully black trainer style shoes will be accepted (such as Air Force 1) provided there is no additional colour.
Incorrect footwear
What is not permitted?
What is not permitted?
- Leggings or footless tights
- Trousers cannot be made from Lycra or stretch fabric
- Sandals, sliders, crocs, canvas sports trainers, boots, including ankle boots
- Hooded sweatshirts
- Fluffy socks
- Socks worn over tights
What happens if I wear clothing not permitted?
- During tutor time a student will be expected to change into borrowed uniform or shoes if we have the size available. If this is not possible, parents will be contacted to collect a student and bring them back to school in the correct uniform.
- The school will work with parents that are trying hard to replace clothing or shoes. It is important that parents inform us.
- Students persistently choosing not to wear the correct uniform will be sanctioned in line with WSE’s behaviour policy.
Outerwear
Outerwear
Coats or jackets must be plain, without large logos, smart and fit for purpose. No denim or leather jackets.
Appearance
Appearance
Jewellery
- Students may wear a watch, a cross or St Christopher on a fine chain (or another religious symbol).
- Up to two pairs of small studs or small hoops for pierced ears no bigger than 14mm - this can be in lobes or upper ear. Hoops must be removed for PE.
- Eyebrow studs, tongue studs,or body piercing jewellery are not allowed.
- Nose piercings are allowed but students should wear a plastic retainers whilst in school. All body jewellery must be removed; covering them with plasters is not acceptable.
- No rings are permitted.
Careful consideration should be given to the timing of getting piercings.
Hair
- Long hair should be tied back for health and safety reasons in practical lessons.
- No extremes of hair style or fashion are acceptable, nor cutting below a number 2 grade.
- If hair is dyed, it must be dyed a natural hair colour.
Make-up
- The discreet use of make-up is allowed in Years 10 and 11 (no coloured eyeshadow or lipstick/gloss, no heavy eyeliner or eyebrow makeup).
- The wearing of natural coloured nail varnish and acrylic nails is allowed but nails should be a reasonable length, no extreme lengths for health and safety reasons.
Accessories
Baseball caps, hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn inside the school buildings and must be removed upon entry to indoor spaces.
