Uniform & Equipment
at Bishop Perowne Church of England College
School Uniform
Our pupils are expected to wear their uniform correctly and neatly at all times throughout the school day.
If any student attends school missing an item of uniform, parents/carers will be contacted immediately and asked to bring in the missing items. If parents are unable to do this for any reason then students must borrow the correct/missing uniform items for that day from a small stock of items we hold.
We ask that parents/carers mark all items of clothing with the pupil’s name, in order for us to return any lost possessions to the rightful owner.
Any items of clothing that are not part of our official uniform will be confiscated. Students can collect confiscated items at the end of the school day.
From time to time, such as during periods of uncomfortably hot weather, we may allow students to choose not to wear an item of uniform such as the jumper or tights. This will be communicated to all parents in advance of the change and be for a limited period of time only.
If any part of our school uniform policy causes a problem for religious reasons, or you have any queries regarding the uniform and equipment required, please do contact us.
Uniform Requirements
School Blazer
All Students are required to wear our black school blazer with the school crest, as pictured. This can be purchased from our suppliers, Monkhouse.
Worcester contact details:
Address: 14 – 16 Pump Street Cathedral Square, Worcester, WR1 2QY
Telephone: 01905 679938
Email address: worcester.shop@monkhouse.com
Shirt/Blouse & Tie
All Students are required to wear a shirt or blouse, with collar button, in the colour of their year group.
Years 7 to 10 are required to wear a light blue blouse or shirt, and Year 11 are required to wear a white shirt/blouse.
All Students are required to wear the school crested tie.
This can be purchased from our suppliers, Monkhouse.
Worcester contact details:
Address: 14 – 16 Pump Street Cathedral Square, Worcester, WR1 2QY
Telephone: 01905 679938
Email address: worcester.shop@monkhouse.com
Jumper
All students are required to wear a black school jumper with the blue stripe, or the black sleeveless school jumper with the blue stripe supplied by Monkhouse.
Students are also permitted to wear a plain black V neck jumper.
No other style is permitted. Cardigans are not permitted.
Worcester contact details:
Address: 14 – 16 Pump Street Cathedral Square, Worcester, WR1 2QY
Telephone: 01905 679938
Email address: worcester.shop@monkhouse.com
Skirt/trousers
All students are required to wear black skirt or trousers.
Skirts must be black pleated skirts, in a style matching those available from Schooltogs. We no longer require skirts to have the embroidered school logo on the waistband.
Skirts should be 20” or 22” in length, ensuring that the skirt reaches the knee when worn.
All trousers must be plain black trousers (not denim) with a waist band and made of non-stretchy material.
Trousers in close fitting skinny material are not permitted.
In the summer term, black tailored suit style shorts are also permitted.
Socks/Tights
Those who choose to wear a skirt are required to wear black, plain, opaque tights. During the summer term only, they are permitted the option to wear natural coloured tights.
Those who chose to wear black school trousers must wear plain black socks.
In extreme weather, uniform adjustments will be sent out in advance to keep our students comfortable.
School Shoes
For health and safety reasons we require all of our students to wear black, low heeled shoes.
We do not permit students to wear: Suede shoes; canvas or Vans; platform soles; trainers; boots; or ankle boots.
PE Kit
Girls’ Kit
PE Polo Shirt – Navy
Skort/Cuatro Shorts – Navy
PE Hoodie – Navy
Sports Socks – Navy
Clean, Non-Marking Trainers
Boys’ Kit
PE Polo Shirt – Navy
Cuatro Shorts – Navy
Sports Socks – Navy
Rugby Top
Football/Rugby Boots
Clean, Non-Marking Trainers
Optional Extras
Zip Training Top
Track Pant
Shin Pads
Gum shield (advised for rugby)
PE Hoodie for Boys – Navy
Useful Information
College PE kit should not be mixed with non-uniform items.
The sports clothing specified in the uniform list must be worn for PE and games, and for matches with other schools.
Outdoor Clothing
We deem an acceptable school coat to be a plain, dark overcoat or anorak with minimal logos.
Scarves and hats worn to and from College should be logo free, and should not be worn in the building, including lessons.
Hoodies should not be worn in school.
Denim or leather jackets, shawls or ponchos, hooded tops or tracksuit tops are not acceptable as overgarments.
School coats should not be bright or pastel coloured.
School bags
All Students bags should be practical and sensible for school use, having the capacity to hold textbooks, folders, and P.E. kit.
All bags should be dark in colour, preferably black or navy blue.
Fashion bags, for example those with chains, are not permitted.
Hair/Makeup/Jewellery
Hair
- Extreme or unconventional hairstyles for example hair tattoos are not permitted, and hair colours should be natural.
- If you are in any doubt please contact the College prior to your son/daughter changing their hairstyle.
- Head scarves worn for religious reasons should be plain and logo free.
Make up
- Year 7 to 10 (Inclusive) –Facial makeup and nail varnish are not allowed. Students will be required to remove it before entering lessons if worn.
- Year 11 – Subtle facial makeup may be worn. Students will be required to remove excessive makeup, if worn, before entering lessons.
Jewellery
- Students are permitted to wear a watch. As students are not permitted to use mobile phones on site, and due to their cost, we do not suggest or recommend students wear a smart watch to school.
- Students may wear one plain stud in the lobe of each ear. We suggest that students considering having their ears pierced do so at the start of the summer holidays, so that ears have time to heal and sleepers can be removed.
- Body jewellery (with the exception of one pair of ear studs) is not permitted for health and safety reasons.
Equipment
The following equipment is available at our School Shop – please speak to tutors for more information.
| EQUIPMENT | PRICE |
| Black Biro | £0.20p |
| Green Biro | £0.20p |
| Compass | £0.20p |
| Eraser | £0.20p |
| Filled Pencil Case | £2.20p |
| Glue Stick | £0.50p |
| Highlighter | £0.20p |
| Pencil | £0.20p |
| Plastic Cup | £0.10p |
| Protractor | £0.20p |
| Ruler | £0.20p |
| Scientific Calculator | £6.39p |
