SWPS Uniform & Dress Code

UNIFORM & DRESS CODE 2026-27

SWPS School Uniform

School uniform and, for the Sixth Form, a professional dress code, makes an important contribution to the ethos of the School. It gives pupils a sense of identity and puts them in the right frame of mind to learn. Our uniform is designed to promote a sense of pride, belonging and professionalism.

Students are expected to present themselves neatly at all times and to follow the school’s uniform and appearance standards both on site and when representing the school in the wider community.

The School aims to ensure that its uniform expectations are fair, inclusive and reflective of our commitment to supporting every student. In line with our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, we will consider reasonable requests for variations to the uniform on the grounds of religious belief, disability, or gender identity, and will evaluate each request carefully and sensitively.

Requests should be directed to the Deputy Head, Pastoral.

Our uniform is offered in two styles, currently described as “Male Fit” and “Female Fit,” which simply refer to differences in garment cut. Any This booklet gives guidance about what is and isn’t student may choose either fit, and the School will support them in doing so, ensuring that all pupils permitted, and parents’ support is ensuring that feel comfortable and appropriately presented. pupils are correctly and smartly dressed is much appreciated. Although intended to be as clear as Items marked as compulsory must be purchased possible, an element of interpretation is inevitably from AlleyCatz where noted rather than any other supplier or through the Friends of SWPS Second required in it’s application. In this matter, the Hand Uniform Shop. decision of the School’s staff must be final.

Years 7 to 11—Male Fit General appearance Students in Years 7–11 are required to wear the full Sir William Perkins’s School (SWPS) uniform each day.

The navy blazer with gold buttons is a compulsory element of the uniform and must be worn whenever students are outside their lessons.

Students are expected to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Hair should be well groomed, stop short of the collar line or be tied back neatly and should be kept to a natural colour and should not fall over the face, eyes or eyebrows. Hair accessories must be navy or black. Jewellery is restricted to a wristwatch and plain ear studs. The use of make-up, nail varnish, acrylic nails, additional piercings, tattoos, or hooded garments is not permitted.

Blazer* Must be worn into school each day.

Trousers* Charcoal slim or standard fit Shirt White, long or short sleeved

Tie* SWPS tartan Jumper* Navy V-necked jumper with school crest Coat Option 1* (optional) (reversible) Coat Option 2* (optional)

Black leather shoes Black polishable shoes, NOT trainers, sports shoes, Nike air force, Converse or Vans. Not patent, suede, canvas or similar. These should be kept clean, polished and in a good state of repair.

Scarf, Hat & Gloves* (optional) Socks Navy blue or black socks School Bag* Navy Litepak backpack, with student initials in house colours. * must be purchased from AllezCatz

Years 7 to 11—Female Fit General appearance Students in Years 7–11 are required to wear the full Sir William Perkins’s School (SWPS) uniform each day.

The navy blazer with gold buttons is a compulsory element of the uniform and must be worn whenever students are outside their lessons.

Students are expected to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Hair should be well groomed, long hair should be tied back neatly, should be kept to a natural colour and should not fall over the face, eyes or eyebrows. Hair accessories must be navy or black. Jewellery is restricted to a wristwatch and plain ear studs.

The use of make-up, nail varnish, acrylic nails, additional piercings, tattoos, or hooded garments is not permitted.

Blazer* Must be worn into school each day.

Pleated Skirt* or Trousers* skirt or Crest. acceptable. Skirts must be of a smart and professional length and never rolled up.

Blouses White rever collared, long or short sleeved, to be worn tucked into skirt/trousers.

Jumper* Navy V-necked jumper with school crest Coat Option 1* (optional) (reversible) Coat Option 2* (optional)

School Bag Option 1* Navy Litepak backpack, with student initials in house colours. Compulsory for Years 7 & 8.

No alternative coat may be worn. Students in Years 9 to 11 may choose which design of coat to wear.

Black leather shoes

School Bag Option 2* worn.

Socks & Tights

Hair Ties

Scarf, Hat & Gloves* (optional) Navy or black only

worn.

* must be purchased from AllezCatz

Sixth Form General appearance Sixth Form students follow a smart-casual dress code, with business dress required for key school events.

Sixth Formers are expected to be smart and neat at all times without prompting, dress appropriately for the school environment, and take pride in their appearance.

Items such as crop tops, ripped jeans, very short skirts or shorts, and transparent clothing are not considered appropriate. Hair must remain in a natural colour, and visible tattoos or body piercings—aside from plain earlobe studs—are not allowed. Make up should be minimal and business-like; fake tan, false eyelashes and extensions are not allowed. False nails and extensions are prohibited.

For school events, business dress is required. Jackets/dresses/skirts/trousers should be smart, tailored and well-fitting. Skirts and dresses should be of a smart and professional length and fit.

Should a student’s clothing fall outside the expectations of the dress code, they may be asked to return home to make suitable adjustments.

PE and Games—Male Fit Sports Kit is compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 11, and for Sixth Formers representing the School General appearance All students should be in school uniform during lessons unless it is their games or PE lesson or sports club that day, in which case they may come to school in their PE kit. In these cases, students must wear official school sports kit only.

Item

Description

Performance Polo

Compulsory

✓

Compulsory— Optional— AlleyCatz AlleyCatz ✓

Top skins

✓

Tracksuit bottoms Midlayer

Quarter Zip

Shorts

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Bottom skins

House T-Shirt

Any Retailer

✓

Lonsdale—Red Montagu—Yellow Pankhurst—Green Quant—Blue

White socks

✓

✓

✓

Football/Hockey Socks

Navy & Yellow

Sports jacket

Full zip

Sports Bag

Personalisation optional

✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

✓

Shin Pads

✓

✓

Mouth Guard

✓

✓

Hockey Stick

✓

✓

Astroturf Trainers

Any colour

✓

✓

Trainers

Non-marking, any colour, running trainers (NOT Nike AirMax)

✓

✓

✓

✓

Football Boots Cricket kit (Summer Term only)

For hardball cricket only, students will require:

✓

Bat, pads, gloves, helmet

Hockey Glove/Hand Guard

Optional

Basketball Cap

Optional

✓

Navy SWPS Towel

Optional

✓

✓

PE and Games—Female Fit Sports Kit is compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 11, and for Sixth Formers representing the School General appearance All students should be in school uniform during lessons unless it is their games or PE lesson or sports club that day, in which case they may come to school in their PE kit. In these cases, students must wear official school sports kit only.

Item

Description

Performance Polo

Compulsory

✓

Compulsory— Optional— AlleyCatz AlleyCatz ✓

Top skins

✓

Tracksuit bottoms

✓

✓

✓

✓

Skort

✓

✓

Shorts

✓

✓

Midlayer

Quarter Zip

Bottom skins

House T-Shirt

Any Retailer

✓

Lonsdale—Red Montagu—Yellow Pankhurst—Green Quant—Blue

White socks

✓

✓

✓

Football/Hockey Socks

Navy & Yellow

Sports jacket

Full zip

Sports Bag

Personalisation optional

✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

✓

Shin Pads

✓

✓

Mouth Guard

✓

✓

Hockey Stick

✓

✓

Astroturf Trainers

Any colour

✓

✓

Trainers

Non-marking, any colour, running trainers (NOT Nike AirMax)

✓

✓

✓

✓

Football Boots Cricket kit (Summer Term only)

For hardball cricket only, students will require:

✓

Bat, pads, gloves, helmet

Hockey Glove/Hand Guard

Optional

Basketball Cap

Optional

✓

Navy SWPS Towel

Optional

✓

✓

Additional Equipment Item

Description

Compulsory or Optional

Compulsory

Guidance

Retailer

Blukar Earphones, InEar Headphones Earphones High Sensitivity Microphone

Any Retailer

lessons.

Scientific

Compulsory

FX-85GTCW

Casio

Any Retailer

Compulsory for Years 7—11 Year 7 students will be supplied with a school-owned device. Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 can opt-in to this programme by completing the form on your Checklist

Any Retailer

Sharpener Eraser, Stationery

Compulsory

Any Retailer

Optional (suggested for students who wish to do their homework at home)

Any Retailer XKC174503

White.

Lab Coat

Optional Lessons only

Uniform supplier or any other retailer

Uniform & Sports Kit Supplier The SWPS uniform is supplied exclusively by AlleyCatz, based in Hersham.

AlleyCatz Claremont House 34 Molesey Road Hersham Surrey KT12 4RQ Tel: 01932 223075 Email: info@alleycatz.co.uk Website: www.alleycatz.co.uk

Uniform & Sports Kit Fittings

Uniform and Sports Kit fittings can be booked directly with AlleyCatz using their simple online booking system: https://alleycatz-limited.appointedd.com/ Booking Highlights • Flexible appointment times Choose a date and time that suits you. (Booking early is strongly recommended.)

• Quick and easy process Answer three short questions so the team can prepare items in advance.

• Instant confirmation Your booking details will be emailed to you immediately.

• 48-hour reminder A helpful reminder email is sent two days before your appointment.

How to Order Families can purchase SWPS uniform and sports kit either in person or online.

Option 1 — Visit the Store Option 2 — Order Online Uniform can be ordered via:alleycatz.co.uk/schools/sir-william-perkins-s-school.html _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Friends of SWPS Nearly New Store The Friends of SWPS run regular Nearly New Uniform sales—details are published in the weekly SchoolPost mailings to parents.