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Uniform

We expect all students to be in full school uniform, both in school and on their journeys to/from school.

If students are unable to wear the correct clothing due to an unforeseen circumstance, they must bring a signed note from their parent/carer and see their Year Care Team in the morning for a dress slip.

Please ensure the students’ full name is on all items of clothing.

School Uniform

We expect all students to be in full school uniform, both in school and on their journeys to/from school.

If students are unable to wear the correct clothing due to an unforeseen circumstance, they must bring a signed note from their parent/carer and see their Year Care Team in the morning for a dress slip.

Please ensure the students’ full name is on all items of clothing.

Item

Description

Further Information

Blazer

The Warren School blazer - charcoal grey with piping trim and embroidered school logo.

Worn during the day, as well as to and from the school, unless directed otherwise by staff.

 

Only original buttons to be used to fasten; no safety pins, etc.

Trousers

(Boys and girls)

Black, tailored, full length, with button and zip.

No jeans, washed grey, navy blue, corduroy, jean-like material, high fashion trousers/leggings, skinny cut trousers, lycra or shorts.

Trousers should be worn with a secure fit around the waist. Belts should be black, demure and functional, no oversized buckles or clasps, studs or trimmings and not worn as a fashion accessory.

No skinny or slim-fit trousers.

Skirt

(Girls only)

 

Black, and full box pleat style (not straight).

 

It must be knee-length.

Skirts must be worn to their full length and not shortened by either taking them up or rolling them up at the waist.

No lycra.

Shirt

Plain, white traditional school shirt.

The shirt should be tucked in and closed/buttoned/fastened at the neck.

Any polo-neck, t-shirt, vest or underwear worn underneath should not show or be visible through the shirt.

No designer shirts or girls fitted blouses.

There should be no motif of any kind.

School Tie

Warren School Tie (Silver stripes with school logo)

Tie should be of appropriate length with at least four full stripes showing or with the badge at the mid-point on the tie.

School Jumper

Grey Warren School V-neck jumper with embroidered school logo

Optional, but only the school version is to be worn, no other jumpers or cardigans are acceptable.

These should be loose-fit and not tied at the back.

Tights / Socks

Tights — plain natural or black.

 

Socks — plain black or white ankle socks.

No footless, patterned or fishnet tights, leggings or legwarmers.

 

 

Socks cannot be knee length - ankle socks only, with no logos.

Shoes

Formal / traditional style, polished black, black laces and stitching, black sole and heel.

A plain design, no trimmings, no logos, no decorative buckles, no coloured laces or stitching, no labels, no tags, or other decorations.

 

No shoe/trainer cross footwear, e.g. Prada. No trainers or fabric shoes, e.g. ‘Vans’ / ‘Air Force Ones’.

No boots.  All shoes should finish below the ankle.

Plain black 'Dr Martens’ shoes and ‘Kickers Lo'-profile and lace-up shoes are permitted.  All stitching must be black.

School Bag

Big enough for A4 books.

To be brought to school every day.

Coat / Jacket

 

Outdoor Clothing

 

One small logo (no greater than three inches in diameter) is allowed.

 

No fabric/knitted tops, cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops / sports jackets, waistcoats, sleeveless or hooded tops / hoodies, body warmers, leather or denim jackets, etc. are to be worn – these are not permitted.

 

No baseball caps are permitted on school premises.

 

All coats and outdoor clothing items must be removed before coming inside the school buildings.

Head Scarf

Plain black, plain white or plain grey (no pattern or logo).

For religious reasons only.

 

 

School Uniform

Item

Description

Further Information

Personal Appearance

 

Smart appearance at all times.

No make-up, false eyelashes, nail varnish or nail extensions.

No extreme hairstyles (e.g. Mohican), tram lines in hair or unnatural hair colours.  No shaved head or sides of head shaved (minimum blade number 1.5mm).  No lines in eyebrows.

There must be no hair jewellery / accessories, e.g. beads, patterned scrunchies, head bands, etc.

Hairbands must be black.

Jewellery and Valuables

No jewellery is allowed, except for one wrist watch (this must be removed for PE).

 

No electrical items are allowed on the school premises.

Any piercings, including earrings, nose studs and other forms of body piercings and visible tattoos are not permitted.  No accessories are to be worn around the neck, wrists, ankles or attached to clothing.

 

Money should be kept in a purse or wallet.  Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought on site.  The Warren School will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects (including mobile phones), money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises.

 

Electrical items, including smart watches, personal stereos, e-readers, MP3/MP4 players, pagers, computer games, earphones, etc. are banned from the school site.

 

Confiscated items can be collected by a student after school on a Friday.

 

Mobile phones must be switched off during the school day and on site.  If a phone interrupts a lesson or school activity it will be confiscated for a week and only released on production of a letter from the parent/guardian.

 

 

PE Kit

Compulsory Items

Item

Description

Further Information

Polo Shirt

Black Warren Polo with School Logo

Not plain black polo or t-shirt

Socks

Plain black

Black only

Joggers

or

Warren Tracksuit Bottoms

Plain black

or

Black with School Logo

Black only, without any details, stripes or logos (unless Warren Tracksuit Bottoms), for boys and girls

Shorts

Plain Black

or

Black with school logo

Black only without any details, stripes or logos, for boys and girls.

Black sports socks

Knee-length

 

Astroturf Trainers

Any brand appropriate for school use with good grip

Black or white trainers.

Must have non-marking soles.

Plimsolls must not be worn.

Laces should be of the same colour as the trainers.

Football Boots

Any brand

Suitable for grass.

Shin Pads/Guards and Gum Shield

Any brand

Compulsory for football and rugby.

 

Please note that coats are not to be worn during cold weather.

 

Strongly Advised Items

We also advise that the below items are part of the PE Kit:

  • Warren fleece jacket (for the winter months) – Black with school logo
  • Water bottle

 

HOW TO ORDER UNIFORM

Uniform purchased from the school supplier can be ordered on-line at www.schooluniformdirect.org.uk .

You can also contact them on;

Sixth form

Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth Form students are role models for the rest of the School and need to be smartly presented at all times, including when they are representing the school on their journeys to/from school. 

Identity cards should be visible at all times.

Sixth formers are expected to wear ‘Smart Business Dress’:

 

Male students:

  • Suit or
  • Shirt and Tie
  • Smart trousers
  • Suit jacket or blazer (full-length sleeves and worn to the waist)
  • Smart, formal shoes

Female students:

  • Suit or
  • Smart trousers, skirt (knee length), or knee-length dress
  • Collared shirt or blouse
  • Suit jacket or blazer
                (full-length sleeves and worn to the waist)
  • Smart, formal shoes

 

Uniform/Dress items not permitted:

  • Leggings, jeggings, jeans, tight or casual trousers
  • Hoodies, zip-up / round/roll-neck jumpers, leather / denim jackets
  • Casual tops, t-shirts and shorts
  • Inappropriate or revealing clothing, low-cut tops, short skirts / dresses, tight-fitting clothes
  • Sportswear, tracksuits, trainers, baseball caps
  • Excessively high heels
  • No logos

 

Personal Appearance:

  • One pair of earrings (only small studs worn on the earlobes)
  • No other jewellery or piercings are allowed, except for one wrist watch (not a smart watch) and one nose stud
  • No accessories are to be worn around the neck, wrists, ankles or attached to clothing
  • No nail varnish, nail extensions or excessive make-up – it must be business-like.  Students must not have false eyelashes
  • No brightly coloured hair dye, or unnatural hair colours.  No extreme hairstyles (e.g. Mohican), or lines/patterns shaved into the hair line or eyebrows.  No shaved head or sides of head shaved (minimum blade number 1.5mm)
  • No visible tattoos
  • There must be no hair jewellery / accessories, e.g. beads, patterned scrunchies, head bands, etc.

 

All coats and outdoor clothing items (e.g. scarves, winter hats and gloves) must be removed before coming inside the school buildings.  Coats do not take the place of the blazer or jacket.

 

If you are not dressed smartly enough to work in an office in the city
then you are not dressed smartly enough to attend lessons at The Warren School.

 

If you fail to follow the School’s dress code then you will be appropriately sanctioned. We are proud of the individual nature of our students and the way they present themselves within the dress code.  The decision on appropriate dress belongs to the School and that decision is final.

 

If students are unable to wear the correct clothing due to an unforeseen circumstance, they must bring a signed note from their parent/carer and see their Year Care Team in the morning for a dress slip.

 

Other items not permitted in school:

  • Food purchased from local restaurants / take away
  • Fizzy drinks / energy drinks
  • Electrical items, including smart watches, personal stereos, e-readers, MP3/MP4 players, pagers, computer games, earphones, etc. are banned from the school site.
    Confiscated items can be collected by a student after school on a Friday.

 

Mobile phones must be switched off during the school day and on site.  If a phone interrupts a lesson or school activity it will be confiscated for a week and only released on production of a letter from the parent/guardian.

 

Money should be kept in a purse or wallet.  Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought on site.  The Warren School will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects (including mobile phones), money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises.