Uniform Information

At Gladesmore Community School, we believe that students should take pride in their appearance and be ready to learn. Wearing the correct school uniform helps create a positive, focused and inclusive school environment.

Our uniform expectations are outlined below. All students are expected to arrive at school wearing the correct uniform each day.

All pupils must wear

• Plain navy blue jumper with the school badge – this is compulsory and must be worn. In exceptional circumstances, pupils may be given permission to remove their jumper, but they should always have it with them in their bag.
• School tie (year group specific) – this is compulsory and must be worn. In exceptional circumstances, pupils may be given permission to loosen their ties, but they should always have it with them in their bag. This must be clipped onto the collar or knotted high.
• Plain light blue shirt – this must be tucked into the skirt or trousers.
• Plain navy blue trousers – full length and a plain-leg style.
• Plain navy blue school-style skirt – ankle length to no more than 5cm (2 inches) above the knee.
• Plain navy blue or black socks or tights – socks should be ankle or knee length.
• Plain black leather or simulated-leather shoes with black soles, laces, straps and other details. Canvas shoes and trainer-style footwear, including Vans and trainer-style Kickers, are not permitted. Heels must be no more than 5cm (2 inches) high.
• Plain dark-coloured outdoor coat – preferably black.

PE Kit

Students must wear:

• Light blue polo shirt with the Gladesmore logo which must be worn to all PE lessons
• Black tracksuit bottoms with the Gladesmore logo
• Plain black tracksuit top with Gladesmore light blue polo shirt worn underneath
• Shadow striped black shorts (see example here)
• Black football socks

Religious Clothing

Students may choose the alternative uniform options below:

• Plain navy blue shalwar kameez – knee length or just below the knee. Shiny or decorated fabrics are not permitted.
• Plain navy blue or black headscarf – shiny or decorated fabrics are not permitted.
• Plain navy blue or black turban

What pupils are not allowed to wear

The following clothing and accessories are not permitted as part of the school uniform:

• Denim jeans, trousers or skirts
• Tight-fitting skirts or skirts with revealing splits
• Hipster, tight-fitting or flared trousers
• Trainers, except during PE lessons or when using the astroturf
• Canvas shoes, sandals, fashion boots or Crocs
• Shoes with white or coloured soles or coloured laces
• Burkas or niqabs
• Multicoloured, patterned or logo-branded outdoor clothing
• Hooded sweatshirts or jumpers as an alternative to a coat
• Caps or hats inside the school building
• Bandanas, do-rags or bonnets
• Jewellery, with the exception of an optional watch. Students with pierced ears may wear simple studs or small sleeper earrings.
• Visible signs of body piercings
• Acrylic or artificial nails
• Artificial eyelashes
• Face masks, unless they are white, blue or black and are specifically being worn to reduce the risk of airborne infections
• Unnatural hair colours, such as blue, green or pink

Uniform concerns

If a pupil arrives at school wearing an item that does not meet our uniform expectations, parents will be contacted and the pupil may be asked to return home to change into the correct uniform.

If a pupil is unable to go home and resolve a uniform concern, they will be taken off timetable and work in the Learning Centre until the issue has been resolved.

If a pupil has a medical reason that prevents them from following the uniform requirements, this must be communicated to the school in advance, together with supporting evidence from a qualified professional.

Where to purchase Gladesmore school uniform

The following items are available directly from Gladesmore Community School, subject to stock availability:

• School tie – very limited stock for Year 7
• School jumper – limited stock

All other uniform items are available from Uniform Shop Divine Solutions, 3 Northumberland Park, N17 0TA.
Telephone: 020 8216 9113

Available items include:

• School tie – Year 7 only
• School jumper
• PE kit
• Shirt*
• Trousers*
• Skirts*

* Shirts, trousers and skirts can be purchased from Uniform Shop Divine Solutions or from any other retailer, provided that they meet the uniform requirements outlined above.

Please see the attachment below for the latest uniform price list.