King's School Uniform Brochure

The King’s School Uniform Guide

Instilling a sense of belonging and pride At King’s we believe in fostering an environment where pride, respect, and belonging are not just ideals, but tangible aspects of everyday life. Our uniform is more than just a set of clothing; it’s a symbol of our collective identity, reflecting our commitment to excellence, equality, and respect for all.

With meticulous attention to detail, our uniform embodies the values of our school community. From the crisp lines of our blazers to the branded, hard-wearing sportswear, every aspect of our uniform exudes professionalism and pride. We understand the importance of a smart appearance, not only in shaping individual perceptions, but also in instilling a sense of discipline and self-respect in our pupils.

Wearing the King’s uniform signifies being a member of a community where high expectations are not only encouraged but celebrated. Promoting equality is at the core of our uniform policy. Regardless of background or circumstance, every student is treated with the same level of dignity and respect. It’s a visual representation of our School values where every member is valued and respected.

Respect for oneself and others is a cornerstone of our school ethos, and our uniform plays a vital role in promoting this value. By presenting ourselves in a smart uniform, we demonstrate our commitment to respecting ourselves, our peers, and the institution we represent.

In this brochure, you’ll find detailed descriptions of our uniform items, along with guidelines on how to wear them with pride and confidence. We invite you to explore our collection and join us in upholding the traditions and values that make King’s a place where every student can thrive and belong.

Our uniform is more than just a se t of clo thing; it’s a symbol of our collec t ive iden t it y, re flec t ing our commit men t to excellence, eq ualit y, and respec t for all.

Our uniform supplier is Stevensons; an independent, familyowned business offering outstanding customer care. They offer a cost-effective uniform (3% cheaper to parents than our previous supplier), comfortable fabrics, which are also durable, and an ethical approach to their purchasing, manufacturing and distribution activities.

Uniform standards: setting high expectations

Purchasing uniform

A high standard of personal appearance is expected from all King’s School pupils and uniform should be clean and well maintained.

By phone To place orders or for queries.

Contact hours: Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5.30pm.

Sunday: closed Tel: 01727 815 700 or email: customerservices@stevensons.co.uk

Students are required to wear the School uniform throughout the day when travelling to and from school and on all occasions when they represent King’s off-site.

We strongly advise that every item of clothing and equipment is clearly marked with the pupil’s name so if mislaid it can quickly be returned to its rightful owner.

Families can purchase school uniform and sportswear via the Stevensons website, or over the telephone. They offer a 180 day returns policy to exchange unused uniform.

Online It’s easy to shop at www.stevensons.co.uk with low-cost postage and packing and FREE returns.

Please register for an account initially, then search for The King’s School, Gloucester and add our school to your account.

You can then browse by Year Group to see the uniform and sportswear relevant to that Year Group.

Prior to ordering uniform, we recommend that you refer to the King’s Uniform lists, to ensure that you are purchasing the correct items for your child.

An ethical approach Stevenson’s policy is to purchase goods and services that have been produced and supplied by workers who have been treated in a fair and legal manner without exploitation. The laws of the land in the country that their goods originate from are the absolute minimum expectation and often Stevenson’s demands are higher than the legal requirement.

They also seek to source fabrics with the least negative impact on the environment. One particular area of success is selling uniform items which are made from used plastic bottles. Each garment uses a varying number of bottles in their production.

For instance, it takes 18 bottles to make a blazer. To date, over 1.2 million bottles have been saved from landfill!

Their branded carrier bags and mailing bags use 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic.

Please refer to the Stevensons website for more information on sizing, garment care, special orders and much more.

Pop-Up Shops A Stevensons pop-up shop is held in June in the School when a full selection of uniform and sportswear is available to try on and purchase.

Sizing Stock We hold a sample of most of the items of uniform, in each size, in School which you are able to see and try on. If you would like to do this, before purchasing the uniform online from Stevensons, please email admissions@thekingsschool. co.uk to arrange a suitable time.

King’s Klobber Good quality, second-hand uniform can be bought from King’s Klobber which is run by parent volunteers and stock good quality used uniform. All the stock can be viewed and purchased via their online shop: www.kingsklobber.co.uk.

For further details on King’s School Uniform please visit our website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk/parent-information/ uniform

Little King’s Uniform List

Years One and Two Uniform List

Uniform Combinations Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform.

For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk

Uniform Combinations Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform.

For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk

TROUSER UNIFORM  King’s sky blue polo shirt  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Mid-grey school trousers  Navy blue short socks  Black polishable shoes

SHORTS UNIFORM  King’s sky blue polo shirt  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  King’s long navy blue socks with sky blue trim  Mid-grey shorts  Black polishable shoes

TUNIC UNIFORM  King’s tartan pinafore dress  King’s sky blue polo shirt  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks  Black polishable shoes

DRESS UNIFORM  King’s summer dress, with navy cycling shorts* underneath  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Plain white short socks  Black polishable shoes

OTHER ITEMS  King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)  King’s navy blue book bag  Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*  Navy blue sunhat

A spare set of uniform needs to be brought in, in a plastic box.

SPORTS KIT (for Reception children only)  King’s navy blue drawstring PE bag  King’s navy blue hoody  King’s navy blue jogpants  King’s blue polo shirt (the same as the one worn for uniform)  Navy blue PE shorts  Navy blue ankle socks  Black slip-on gym shoe FOREST SCHOOL Home clothes to include: Long sleeved top, jogging bottoms/long trousers, wellington boots.

Clothing provided must protect against scratches, nettles, and insects, regardless of the season.

TROUSER UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Mid-grey school trousers  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue short socks  Black polishable shoes

DRESS UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s summer dress, with navy cycling shorts* underneath  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Plain white short socks  Black polishable shoes

SHORTS UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  King’s long navy blue socks (sky blue trim)  Mid-grey shorts  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Black polishable shoes

OTHER ITEMS  King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)  King’s rucksack  Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*  Navy blue sunhat

TUNIC UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s tartan pinafore dress  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks  Black polishable shoes DANCE Daps or clean, white trainers and navy cycling shorts to wear under dresses or skirts

SWIMMING KIT Navy blue/black swimsuit/shorts/trunks and named towel, Swimming cap* and goggles*

SPORTS KIT  King’s navy blue drawstring PE bag  King’s navy blue hoody  King’s navy blue jogpants  King’s blue polo shirt (the same as the one worn for uniform)  Navy blue PE shorts  Navy blue ankle socks  Mainly white trainers

FOREST SCHOOL Home clothes to include: Long sleeved top, jogging bottoms/long trousers, wellington boots.

Years Three to Six Uniform List Uniform Combinations Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk

TROUSER UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Mid-grey school trousers  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue short socks  Black polishable shoes

SHORTS UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  King’s long navy blue socks with sky blue trim  Mid-grey shorts  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Black polishable shoes

SKIRT UNIFORM (Years Five and Six)  King’s navy blue fitted blazer  King’s middle school tartan skirt  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks  Black polishable shoes

TUNIC UNIFORM  King’s navy blue fitted blazer  King’s tartan pinafore dress  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue cardigan, sky blue trim or King’s navy blue jumper, sky blue trim  Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue tights or long navy socks  Black polishable shoes

DRESS UNIFORM  King’s navy blue fitted blazer  King’s summer dress, with navy cycling shorts* underneath  King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)  Plain white short socks  Black polishable shoes

OTHER ITEMS  King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)  King’s rucksack  Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*  Navy blue sunhat

SPORTS KIT  King’s midlayer (for all sports)  King’s stadium or tapered track pant (for all sports)  King’s fitted games top (For girls’ games & PE)  King’s polo shirt (For boys’ PE & athletics)  King’s skort or shorts (For all games & PE)  King’s reversible games top (For boys’ hockey & rugby)  King’s rugby shorts (For boys’ rugby)  King’s hooped sports socks  King’s base layer top  King’s base layer/ performance leggings

SPORTS ACCESSORIES  King’s Junior School sports bag  King’s drawstring bag*  Mainly white trainers  White ankle socks  Rugby/football boots with safety studs  Daps or clean, white trainers and navy cycling shorts to wear under dresses or skirts (for Dance)  Navy blue/black swimsuit and towel (wait to buy until term it is required)  Swimming cap and goggles*  Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)  Astroturf shoes*  Hockey stick and bag  Hockey shin pads  Hockey glove*

GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Hockey Lent: Netball Trinity: Cricket BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Rugby Lent: Hockey Trinity: Cricket

Senior School Uniform List

SPORTS KIT  King’s midlayer (for all sports)  King’s stadium or tapered track pant (for all sports)  King’s fitted games top (For all girls’ games & PE)  King’s polo shirt (For boys’ PE & athletics)  King’s skort or shorts (For all games & PE)  King’s reversible games top (For boys’ hockey & rugby)  King’s rugby shorts (For rugby)  King’s hooped sports socks (for rugby & hockey)  Base layer top*  Base layer/performance leggings*  King’s Cricket shirt (For boys’ cricket, only if selected for the school teams)  Cricket trousers (For boys’ cricket, only if selected for the school teams)

Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk

TROUSER UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue v-neck jumper  Mid-grey school trousers  White long or short sleeved shirt  Navy blue/black/grey short socks  Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)

SKIRT UNIFORM  King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer  King’s Middle School tartan skirt (Years 7 to 9), must be worn below the knee  King’s Upper School tartan skirt (Years 9 to 11), must be worn below the knee  King’s School tie  King’s navy blue v-neck jumper  White long or short sleeved shirt / school blouse  Navy blue tights (min 40 denier), navy blue long or short socks.  Natural tights maybe worn in the summer  Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style) SPORTS ACCESSORIES  King’s sports bag - small (55cmx25cmx22cm) and medium (61cmx33cmx30cm) sizes available  King’s drawstring bag*  Trainers  Short white socks  Rugby/football boots with safety studs  Navy blue/black swimsuit, trunks or shorts and towel (Year 7 and Year 8 only, plus those taking PE as an option in Year 9)  Swimming cap and goggles *  Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)  Astroturf shoes*  Hockey stick and bag  Hockey shin pads  Hockey glove*

GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Hockey Lent: Netball Trinity: Cricket

OTHER ITEMS  Navy blue or black plain coat which extends below the blazer. No large logo.  Plain navy or black rucksack  Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves*  Navy blue hair accessories*  King’s House t-shirt (purchase once allocated to a House)

BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Rugby Lent: Hockey Trinity: Cricket

Sixth Form Dress Code

SPORTS KIT  King’s midlayer (for all sports,)  King’s stadium or tapered track pant (for all sports)  King’s fitted games top (For all girls’ games options)  King’s polo shirt (For boys’ games options)  King’s skort or shorts (For all games options)  King’s reversible games top (For boys intending to play hockey or rugby)  King’s rugby shorts (For those intending to play rugby)  King’s hooped sports socks (for rugby & hockey)  Base layer top*  Base layer/performance leggings* (can be worn for games options)  Cricket shirt (For boys’ cricket, only if playing for the school teams)  Cricket trousers (For boys’ cricket, only if playing for the school teams)

Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk

TROUSER DRESS CODE  Plain navy blue blazer  King’s Sixth Form tie  Plain navy blue, v-neck jumper  Charcoal grey or black, tailored trousers which must be business style, straight-legged and full length. No denim, leather, cord or lycra  Striped (single colour, vertical strip on white) or plain pastel shirt  Navy blue/black/grey short socks  Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)

SKIRT DRESS CODE Plain navy blue blazer King’s charcoal grey Sixth Form skirt King’s Sixth Form tie Plain navy blue, v-neck jumper Striped (single colour, vertical strip on white) or plain pastel shirt Navy blue or neutral tights (min 40 denier) Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)

SPORTS ACCESSORIES  King’s sports bag - small (55cmx25cmx22cm) and medium (61cmx33cmx30cm) sizes available  King’s drawstring bag*  Trainers  Short white socks  Rugby/football boots with safety studs  Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)  Astroturf shoes*  Hockey stick and bag  Hockey shin pads  Hockey glove*

GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Hockey Lent: Netball Trinity: Cricket

OTHER ITEMS  Navy blue or black plain coat which extends below the blazer. No large logo.  Plain navy or black bag or rucksack  Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves*  Navy blue hair accessories*  King’s House t-shirt (only purchase once allocated to a House)

BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM Michaelmas: Rugby Lent: Hockey Trinity: Cricket

The King’s School Gloucester GL1 2BG Tel: 01452 337337 Email: office@thekingsschool.co.uk Web: www.thekingsschool.co.uk