Uniform
Barr’s Hill Uniform
We have high standards of uniform at Barr’s Hill School and expect all students to be dressed correctly and smartly. All students must wear school uniform or the sixth form dress code. Parental co-operation is vital in maintaining high standards.
Our uniform policy:
- Encourages pride in the school;
- Supports an orderly school environment;
- Enables students to be comfortable, safe and secure;
- Ensures that students’ from different social, religious and ethnic groups feel welcome and included;
- Prepares students for the world of work;
- Protects students from social pressures to dress in a particular way.
The Uniform – Girls
Blue school blazer with School logo on pocket
White Shirt with buttoned collar
School ‘v’ necked plain navy blue Navy blue v neck jumper without logo (optional)
School tie
Black school skirt (of appropriate length to the knee) or school trousers (no skinny jeans or leggings)
Black tights or black or white socks
Black low-heeled shoes which can be polished (no trainers or pumps including VANS or Converse)
Plain black or white religious headscarf (where worn)
PE Kit
Navy blue shorts with turquoise trim
Blue indoor games shirt with School logo
Blue outdoor games shirt with School logo
Blue sweatshirt with School logo
Blue tracksuit bottoms with School logo
Long navy blue socks
Trainers
The Uniform – Boys
Blue school blazer with Academy logo on pocket
White Shirt with buttoned collar
School tie
Navy blue v neck jumper without logo (optional)
Black school trousers (no skinny jeans, cords or chinos)
Black socks
Black shoes which can be polished (no trainers or pumps including VANS or Converse)
Black turban (where worn)
PE Kit
Navy blue shorts with turquoise trim
Blue indoor games shirt with School logo
Blue outdoor games shirt with School logo
Blue sweatshirt with School logo
Blue tracksuit bottoms with School logo
Long navy blue socks
Trainers
Football boots and shin guards (if worn)
Jewellery, Make-up and Hairstyles
The only permitted items of jewellery are:
A single, small stud in pierced ears – no dangling earrings are allowed
A wristwatch
Necklaces should not be visible
One plain bracelet
Minimal make-up
No extreme hairstyles
Additional Items
Outer clothing should be in a plain colour and should not be worn in classrooms
Hooded jackets may be worn to school as outer clothing only
- Bags must be suitable for carrying A4 books and equipment
Compliance
No other items are permitted on school site. If there is a reason why students cannot conform to uniform regulations, then parents should contact their child’s tutor by letter.
Student who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change wherever possible. Barr’s Hill will do whatever it can to support families in obtaining the correct uniform.
Please click here for the post-16 dress code
Uniform with the School logo are available from:
Andy Blair Sports & School Wear at 88-90 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry.
Tel: 024 7659 8080 – Bus routes: 5, 26 or 49
Cat Ballou at 1-3 The Burges, Coventry.
Tel: 024 7655 5499 – Bus routes: All bus routes to the City Centre
