School Uniform

The wearing of the school’s uniform is expected of students in Years 7-11 (inclusive). If there is any reason why a student cannot wear the correct school uniform then the student should bring a letter from home explaining why and for how long the situation is expected to last. Otherwise, students must expect an internal sanction for breach of uniform. A slip will be issued by the relevant Year Achievement Coordinator to any student who is not in full uniform for an “acceptable” reason. The slip can then be shown to any member of staff who questions the deficiency.

Uniform Regulations

Special items of school uniform, such as tie, kilt and badge, can be bought at Beewear, our online supplier.

Contact your form tutor to access the school supply of preloved uniform. 

Please ensure that all uniform articles are clearly named.  The approved garments and their colours are:

A: Compulsory	B. Optional	C: Choice of shirt or blouse	D: Choice of trousers or kilt
Blazer  Plain black with badge and Year Bar  Smart black shoes Low heeled and sensibly styled in the interests of safety - leather or leather effect (heels no higher than 4cm) – No trainers,   School tie (compulsory for boys and for girls if buttoned up shirt is worn)	Black V neck jumper Outdoor Coat This is recommended as it can be worn over the blazer. Denim, leather jackets, sweatshirts of any kind, and hoodies must not be worn.	Buttoned up white shirt with collar, with long or short sleeves, tucked into trousers or kilt and school tie knotted closely to the collar with the crest visible OR Regulation white fitted, revere necked blouse with ¾ or full-length sleeves. This style of blouse does not require a tie. Polo shirts are not allowed. All shirts are to be tucked into trousers or kilt.	Black Trousers tailored and of suiting material, not tight fitting, stretchy or denim fabric. OR Branded Kilt in Dress Mckenzie Tartan worn just above the knee with plain black socks or tights. September 2025 intake: The kilt must show the SWCHS Crocus on the bottom of the kilt and red button at the top of the kilt.  Any alterations to this may result in parents being requested to purchase a new kilt.   During the summer term only: Black Tailored Shorts can be worn instead of trousers or kilt. These should be worn with plain black ankle socks.

PE Uniform

Boys Compulsory	Boys Optional	Girls Compulsory	Girls Optional
SWCHS printed Rugby Shirt SWCHS printed Red & Black Polo Shirt SWCHS Black & Red Unisex shorts Red & Black Hooped Games Socks Short White Sports Socks Football Boots Non-Marking Trainers or Plimsolls	SWCHS printed Black & Red ¼ zip sweatshirt STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Plain black base layer Gumshield Shinpads Abdominal Protector for school cricket fixtures only.	SWCHS printed Red & Black Polo Shirt SWCHS Black & Red Skort or SWCHS Unisex shorts Red & Black Hooped Games Socks Short White Sports Socks Non-Marking Trainers or Plimsolls Astroturf safe Football Boots (only when instructed by P.E. staff)	Black sport/dance leggings Black lycra cycling shorts (min length 4 inches) SWCHS printed Rugby Shirt STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Plain black base layer Gumshield Shinpads SWCHS printed Black & Red ¼ zip sweatshirt
Team Wear - Students who are selected regularly for any school team will be expected to have the relevant uniform below. Cricket whites

Pre-LOVED Uniform

There is a small supply of second-hand uniform returned from other students, but this stock is limited, and we do not hold all sizes. 

If you would like to see or buy any of the items available, please contact the Year Office.

Make up and nail varnish

• If worn, make up should be discreet.
• Nail varnish and nail extensions should not be worn.
• Students wearing nail varnish or excessive make up will be asked to remove it.
• False eyelashes of any kind are not permitted

Jewellery

Students are only allowed a watch and small earrings (one in each ear), either stud earrings or small hoops – a useful measure for hoops is that they should not be able to slide onto the little finger. Facial and body piercings are not allowed. This includes tongue piercings. Any other jewellery will be confiscated, put in a sealed envelope with the student’s name, form and the date on the outside, and taken to the Main Office for safekeeping. Students may claim their jewellery the following day from the Main Office on receipt of an email from home.

Personal Property

All personal property should be clearly marked. Students should not bring valuable items into school.

Mobile phones, ipods or similar

These should not be brought into school; if they are seen or heard on school premises they will be confiscated. They will be taken by staff to the main office for safekeeping.

If it is the first confiscation for that academic year the item can be collected at the end of the day.

If it is not the first confiscation for that academic year the item will be kept in school and will be returned at the end of the following day from the Main Office on receipt of an email from home.

Confiscated items

Other items (e.g. jewellery or clothing which is not part of school uniform) may be confiscated and held in the relevant Year Office/by the member of staff concerned.

These will be returned at a point decided by the member of staff concerned in consultation with the relevant YAC/SSO. If it is a first confiscation this may be up to two weeks from the confiscation. If it is not the first confiscation the item may be kept for longer (e.g. to be returned at the end of half-term/term)

Hairstyle

Students may not dye their hair an UNNATURAL hair colour and highlights/streaks are not allowed. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. It is important that long hair is well managed. No students may have their hair cut shorter than a barbers’ number 2.  Students breaking the hairstyle regulations can expect to be placed in Isolation.