Uniform
We consider uniform to be important for several reasons. It provides students with a sense of identity and belonging, it sets the tone for education, it gives our students pride in our school and minimises differences.
We expect pupils to maintain a high standard of dress and we would ask parents to support our efforts in this.
We are anxious that uniform should not cost the earth and in line with the statutory guidance surrounding the cost of school uniforms, John Kyrle has assessed its uniform and believe it is affordable. If however you have any concerns about meeting the cost of your child's school uniform, please email admin@jkhs.org.uk and we will try and help.
Suppliers for our branded school uniform are:
- Clubsport store: 4 Bewell Street, Hereford. HR4 0BH >> Online School Uniform - Clubsport
- Gooch Sports store: 2 Church Street, Newent. GL18 1PP >> Online School Uniform - Gooch Sports
- Monkhouse store: 10a St Peter's Street, Hereford. HR1 2LE >> Monkhouse school uniform
Second-hand uniform John Kyrle would like to signpost parents to the website Second Hand School Uniform (grownoutofit.co.uk) as parents may wish to advertise good condition, unwanted uniform their child has grown out of via this option. You will need to register in order to buy or sell uniform via this site.
Please see the table below, which indicates the school uniform and what is not permitted.
| ITEM | PERMITTED SCHOOL UNIFORM | NOT PERMITTED |
|---|---|---|
| TROUSERS | Black, flat fronted regular fit | Any other style of trousers, leggings or jeans |
| SKIRT | Black straight skirt length 22" or 24" | Any other style of skirt or length. |
| POLO SHIRT | Red with school logo | Non JKHS item |
| SWEATSHIRT | Black with school logo | Non JKHS item |
| SOCKS / TIGHTS | Plain black (over the ankle socks) | Leggings or leg-warmers are not permitted. Socks should not be worn over tights. No other colour socks. |
| SHOES | Plain black | Trainers, high heels or boots are not permitted. |
| JEWELLERY | Wristwatch and two small studs are allowed. One in each ear only. | Additional earrings or drop earrings. No spacers. No facial or tongue piercings. No rings, necklaces or bracelets. |
| SCHOOL BAG | Rucksack that is sufficient to carry all school books and equipment required for the day. | No handbags or shoulder bags are permitted. Fashion bags with one strap are also not permitted. |
| ITEM | PERMITTED PE UNIFORM |
|---|---|
| PE TOP (boys) | White plain t-shirt (gymnastics) or white logo t-shirt |
| PE TOP (girls) | White polo shirt (short sleeves) or white logo polo shirt |
| PE JUMPER (boys) | Black/white/scarlet: Falcon R200 long sleeved top - compulsory |
| PE JUMPER (girls) | Black/white/scarlet: Falcon R200 long sleeved top - OPTIONAL |
| PE SHORTS (boys) | Plain, black |
| PE SHORTS (girls) | Plain, black (cycling shorts may be worn, 18cm length, no shorter) - OPTIONAL |
| PE SKORT (girls) | Plain, black |
| PE SOCKS | Plain red football (boys) / Plain red knee-length (girls) |
| SHOES | Training shoes & football/rugby boots (boys) |
| EXTRAS | Shin pads for both boys and girls |
Make-up is not permitted. This includes false eyelashes, acrylic/false nails, coloured lipstick, coloured nail polish or any ink drawings on skin.
Hair styles Hair must be of a natural colour and one colour only. No extreme hair cuts (nothing below a grade 2 cut), including shaved heads or patterns. No highlights, dye or coloured extensions.
It is advisable that all items of uniform should be clearly labelled with the pupil's name, so it can be returned swiftly if lost.