School Uniform

Trainers are not an acceptable part of school uniform. Plain black shoes should be worn at all times. Where a new pair of shoes has created a blister, a strategically placed plaster should suffice. Failing this we supply soft black plimsolls to those who arrive at school in trainers. Students should not walk to school in trainers and then change, but wear correct uniform throughout their journey to school.

Students wishing to wear scarves in colder weather may do so providing that they are black, blue, grey or white, or any combination of these colours; but these should not be worn once students are inside the building.

We remind you that students should not bring into school unnecessarily expensive items of clothing and footwear. In particular, expensive trainers for PE and jewellery are inappropriate.

If a student has pierced ears, a small pair of studs or sleepers may be worn (ie one per ear). These may be worn only in the lower part of the ear where earrings are traditionally worn. Other earrings and jewellery, except watches and a plain signet ring should not be worn. No ankle bracelets are allowed. Nail varnish and false nails should not be worn and heavy make-up is also inappropriate in school, including false eyelashes. No other body or facial piercing is allowed. No tattoos are allowed.

Dramatic changes in the colour of hair will not be accepted. Extreme hairstyles are not acceptable in school, including when part or all of a student’s hair is cut very short, shaved or has ‘tramlines’. Students’ hair should be smartly cut and not shorter than a grade 0.5. This is at the discretion of the student’s Head of Year. Facial hair should be short, smart and neatly trimmed.

Parents/carers are asked to remind their children of these important requirements with regard to hair on a regular basis and in particular when their son or daughter is due to visit the barbers or hairdressers. Students are expected to remember these requirements when they visit the barbers or hairdressers.

From time to time students may be involved in school related activities, trips or visits when they are not required to wear school uniform. This relaxation of the uniform code does not apply to facial and body piercing and hair styles, and students are reminded of their duty to ensure that they do not allow standards to slip in this respect.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Where possible, any items of Prince Henry’s uniform made from synthetic fibres utilise recycled materials.  Approximately 5 2-litre plastic bottles are used within a school skirt, whilst the school blazer uses material extracted from 18 2-litre plastic bottles.

THE COST OF OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM

The average cost of either uniform Option A or B (without shoes), including PE kit is approximately £140 (September 2026). The quality is sufficient that, dependent on the child’s growth, it will last for several years. The average cost of our Sixth Form Uniform (without shoes) Options A and B is approximately £110 (September 2026).

According to a BBC article from the 6th August 2025, which quotes the Department of Education figures, “the average cost of a school uniform is just over £340 for primary school children and around £454 for those in secondary education.”

Another study by the Children’s Society (2023 survey of 1,000 parents across the UK) found that parents/carers with children in state-maintained schools spent on average £422/yr on school uniform for each secondary school child.

Pupil Premium Students, those eligible for Free School Meals and families with financial difficulties can apply for financial assistance towards the cost of the school uniform, please contact the school directly for details.

Pre-loved uniform is also available from the School Shop.