School Uniform 2022/23

School uniform is compulsory and should be worn with pride. It gives pupils a sense of identity and of belonging to a community. Pupils are accepted at St. Bede’s on the clear understanding that parents and carers accept and comply with the rules concerning uniform requirements. Parents may opt for either of the following uniform options:

Option A

  • A plain navy blazer with school badge.
  • Black, tailored school trousers (materials such as denim, cord and leather are unsuitable for school wear – no extremes of fashion including ‘skinny fit’).
  • Plain light blue or white school shirt.
  • School tie fastened to top button and worn full length.
  • A plain navy jumper (optional but ‘V’ necked only).
  • Black socks.
  • Plain black flat heeled shoes.
  • Plain dark navy or black coloured outdoor coat (No denim, leather or hooded tops).
  • Plain dark navy or black scarf.
  • Hairstyles which are extreme in terms of cut or colour are not acceptable in school. Hair must be one natural colour. If in doubt, check with the Head of College.

Option B

  • A plain navy blazer with school badge.
  • A navy skirt with school badge to be worn just above knee length.
  • A plain light blue or white school shirt.
  • School tie, fastened to top button and worn full length.
  • A plain navy jumper (optional but ‘V’ necked only)
  • Black opaque tights or plain white knee length socks.
  • Plain black flat-heeled school shoe.
  • Plain dark navy or black coloured outdoor coat (No denim, leather or hooded tops).
  • Plain dark navy or black scarf.
  • Hairstyles which are extreme in terms of cut or colour are not acceptable in school. Hair must be one natural colour. If in doubt, check with the Head of College.

Jewellery and Make-up

  • With the exception of a watch, no jewellery of any sort is permitted. This   includes ear studs.
  • Make-up, nail polish, false eyelashes and gel nails, etc. are not permitted.
  • Pupils must be clean shaven.

Physical Education (boys and girls)

  • Plain navy polo with school badge.
  • Navy shorts/skort, with school badge.
  • Navy or white socks (trainers socks are optional).
  • Sports trainers
  • Outdoor Midlayer Top (with yellow trim). This is the only top that is permitted to be worn outdoors.

And/or

  • St Bede’s Navy Leggings (with yellow trim)
  • St Bede’s Slim fit track suit bottoms (with yellow trim)

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