Uniform

Primary Uniform

Students at Simon Balle All-through school wear their uniform with pride. It is important that students, and their families, understand the consistent expectations we hold, in order that students can represent our school, whilst at Simon Balle, in our local community and when representing Simon Balle at a range of extra-curricular events.

Please ensure all items of clothing are named. Lost property is held within our main reception (and in partnership with Busy Lizzie’s at Simon Balle). Please just ask if something is missing.

Our uniform rules are as follows:

Logo Sweatshirt/Cardigan

Logo or Plain Polo Shirt

Tartan Skirt/Pinafore

Black Trousers (with black socks)

Bottle Green Tights or White or Bottle Green Socks

Bottle Green Hair Accessories

Black Leather or Patent Shoes

Summer/ Gingham Summer Dress (Green/White)

Summer/ Green Cap (Plain)

Summer/ Grey Shorts (with grey socks)

PE Kit

House Coloured PE T-shirt (please ask)

Black Shadow Stripe Shorts

Black Joggers

Logo Bottle Green Fleece

Logo PE Bag

Trainers

General

Our high expectations are in place to ensure that students across the all-through are proud to belong to our community. We respectfully ask that the following are adhered to:
- No hoodies
- No large logos on coats or jackets
- No jewellery except for one small pair of stud earrings
- No make-up, false nails or nail polish
- No form of facial piercing, including nose, eyebrow or tongue studs
- Hair styles should be moderate – the following are not permitted: hair extensions, braiding or shape/lines shaved in the hair or eyebrows. Hair should be one natural colour and the minimum length acceptable is a ‘number 3’. No colourful or oversized accessories are allowed e.g. large flowers, bows, shaved heads
- No contrasting socks please
- No trainers to be worn as part of school uniform, except for PE
- No boots to be worn as part of school uniform, except in severe weather
- No body art, transfers, tattoos etc.
These expectations apply not just in school but travelling to and from school. Our students are Simon Balle ambassadors at all times. We thank you for your anticipated support.

Secondary Uniform

A high standard of personal appearance is expected at all times. Students must wear correct uniform. Please ensure all items of clothing are named.

Lost property should be handed in at or collected from Reception. All lost property will be disposed of during main school holidays so please check regularly if you have lost anything.

Our uniform rules are as follows:

Girls

Kilts/Trousers – Girls can wear either a tartan kilt or black trousers. Kilts should be knee length or just above the knee. School kilts can be bought from Stevensons in varying lengths (eg 18” 20” etc) to ensure correct fit.

Tights/socks – Black or white knee length or ankle socks or plain black tights

Shoes – Black fitted shoes. They should have a small heel and support the foot. Pumps are not suitable school footwear

Jumpers – Jumpers must be worn, but if it is warm in class they may be removed

Makeup – Make up and nail varnish should not be visible

Jewellery – One pair of plain stud earings. Rings and bracelets should not be worn unless it is a medical bracelet

Boys

Shirt and ties – Ties to be worn up the collar with the school logo showing. Shirts must be neatly tucked in.

Shoes – Black fitted shoes. They should have a small heel and support the foot. Pumps are not suitable school footwear

Jumpers – Jumpers must be worn, but if it is warm in class they may be removed

PE Kit

School White and Black Polo Shirt with green poping (W. School Badge)

Reversible Black/Green Shorts (Rugby)

Black Shorts (boys) OR Black Skort (girls)

Black Fleece (W. School Logo)

Black Tracksuit Trousers (Optional)

Green Rugby Socks

Shin Pads & Gum shield (Compulsory for some PE lessons)

Trainers Suitable for Indoor PE Lessons

Football/Rugby Boots

General

No Hoodies
No large logos on coats or jackets
No jewellery except for one small stud earrings
No make-up, false nails or nail polish
No form of facial piercing, including nose, eyebrow or tongue studs
Hair styles should be moderate – the following are not permitted: hair extensions, braiding or shape/lines shaved in the hair or eyebrows. Hair should be one natural colour and the minimum length acceptable is a ‘number 3’. No colourful or oversized accessories are allowed e.g. large flowers, bows, shaved heads
Contrasting socks (girls)
Trainers – except for PE
No boots (except in severe weather)
No body art, transfers, tattoos etc.

The rules apply not just in school but travelling to and from school. Our students are Simon Balle Ambassadors at all times.

Sixth Form

Sixth Form students are expected to set an example to the rest of the school through their high standard of business-like dress and the way they present themselves. The intention of the Sixth Form dress code is to maintain the smart appearance of the lower school years. A Sixth Form student should be able to leave the school site and immediately attend a formal interview without having to change their appearance.

Dress code

The Sixth Form dress code is smart office wear and the requirements are as follows:

Preferably a suit – (i.e. navy, grey or black) tailored jacket
Shirt with a tie and tailored trousers

V – neck jumper
Shirt with a tie and tailored trousers
Smart dark shoes (not trainers or other casual shoes)

Suit (preferably a dark colour) – i.e. jacket
Matching tailored skirt or full length tailored trousers,
Tailored jacket with tailored skirt, trousers or dress

Cardigan/V – neck jumper with tailored skirt, trousers or dress
Fitted shirt or smart top without logos.
Smart dark shoes (not trainers or other casual shoes)

Exclusions

No hooded tops. Denim jeans, skirts or jackets. Leather jackets or skirts. Sweat tops. Vans. Doctor Marten Boots. Plimsoll type shoes.