Uniform
School Uniform
Our school uniform supplier for blazers, skirts, jumpers, ties and PE kit can be found here: www.sud.co.uk.
The school’s uniform supports the students in promoting and developing the values of Respect, Resilience and Results. Careful consideration is taken in providing a uniform that is affordable and accessible to all, in line with the DfE guidance (November 2025). The school has three mandatory branded items (four including the tie) with most items readily available from the schools pre-loved uniform shop.
Compulsory RPHS branded items
- RPHS Blazer: Navy blue blazer with a RPHS embroidered logo. Students must wear these at all times
- RPHS PE top: Navy with a blue section and RPHS logo
- RPHS PE shorts/skort Navy with a blue section and
- RPHS School tie: Clip-on tie in House colours
Skirt: The school skirt is a branded item that is available as an option for those that do not wish to wear trousers. This must be worn as designed, at full length and not rolled up at the waist.
Non RPHS specific items
- Trousers: Plain black trousers (straight cut school wear, not tight-fitting fashion style, ankle grazers or flared)
- Shirt: White collared (top button essential)
- Jumper: (optional in winter months) Navy blue long sleeve jumper with school logo
- Socks and Tights: Socks should be plain black ankle socks with no logo. No knee length or over-the-knee socks. Tights must be black opaque
- Belts: Thin black leather belts with a small buckle
- Shoes: Plain black, low heel, fully enclosed leather shoes – No trainers, plimsolls or canvas shoes or leather shoes carrying an explicit sports logo.
- Headwear: Headscarves may be worn (for religious purposes) and should be either plain black or navy blue. Baseball caps and bandanas may not be worn
- Hair & Make-Up: Hair should be neat and tidy in keeping with the formality of school life and not dyed in unnatural colours. No design should be shaven into hair style or eyebrows. Coloured hair extensions are not permitted. Shoulder length hair should be tied up for all practical lessons. Hair decorations should be navy blue or black
- Excessive make up (including fake tan), fake eye lashes and coloured nail varnish are not permitted. Acrylic and fake nails are not permitted and students will be asked to remove them
- Jewellery: The only jewellery permitted is one pair of small ear stud earrings, one in each ear lobe. No other piercings, necklaces, rings or bracelets are permitted.
- Coats: Should be proper outdoor waterproof coat; any coat that the school deems as ‘Hoodies’ are not allowed.
- School bag: large enough to fit an A4 folder and other equipment needed.
PE Kit
Compulsory RPHS branded items:
- RPHS PE top – navy blue with light blue inserts
- RPHS shorts/skort – navy blue with light blue inserts
Non RPHS specific items
- RPHS tracksuit (advisable in colder weather)
- RPHS PE Leggings worn with black school socks
- Socks Navy blue sports socks with no logo
No thermals or similar to be worn.
Jewellery in PE Lessons
“Personal effects, such as jewellery, religious artefacts, watches, hair slides and so forth, should always be removed to establish a safe working environment” (Safe Practice in Physical Education and Sport).
Trainers in PE lessons
Defined as those which “demonstrate effective grip, support and reasonable protection” (Safe Practice in Physical Education and Sport). For example, a ‘cross’ trainer or running shoes that are suitable for a wide range of activities. This does not include plimsolls, pumps, converse style pumps, or any trainer that goes above the ankle.
Pre-loved Uniform
Secondhand uniform can be purchased via the Pre-Loved School Uniform Purchase Request Form. Please use this to request items and staff will be in touch with you to complete the sale. We also hold regular sales of pre-loved uniform in school, during in person parent events.
If you have any clean, branded items of uniform you no longer need and would like to donate, we would be very grateful. Please bring them to school and leave them at main reception.
