Boys Dress Regulations

Boys are expected to present a clean, smart and tidy appearance. Hair should be clean, tidy and no longer than on the collar. Extremes of style or colour are not acceptable. The discreet wearing of jewellery is acceptable but earrings are not allowed. The Housemaster/Housemistress, in consultation with the Headmaster, will decide what constitutes acceptable standards of dress in individual cases.

Articles marked * must be obtained from the School Shop. Other articles are available there, but they may be obtained elsewhere provided that they comply with School requirements. The School Shop will advise Parents in doubt.

The following items are required by the Dress Regulations. Please note that the numbers suggested are the minimum requirements and that some items may be marked as optional.


1 x *School blazer with crest 
2 x pairs of trousers: plain, dark grey, tailored 
1 x *plain, navy pullover (V-neck) (optional) 
4 - 6 x white shirts 
3 x *navy polo shirts (Summer Term) (optional) 
1 x *School tie 
1 x pair of shoes, black, leather - not boots, fashion shoes or suede 
6 x pairs of socks (dark in colour) 
1 x backpack in a dark colour for carrying books. 
1 x water bottle 

Games Kit:
1 x Games bag 
1 x pair of *Leys dark blue rugby shorts 
2 x pairs of *navy PE/tennis/hockey/gym shorts 
1-2 x *PE/Summer Games shirt 
1-2 x *navy Games shirt 
2 x pairs of *Games socks 
1 x *Leys Navy Midlayer
1 x *Leys Tracksuit trousers 
3 x pairs of white socks 
1 x pair of *School Cricket Trousers 
1 x *school cricket jumper (optional)
1 x base layer (optional) 
1 x School Swimming shorts and towel
1 x pair of football boots (rugby, with screw-in aluminium studs) RFU approved 
1 x pair of gym shoes (white, with non-marking sole for indoor use only) 
1 x pair of astro shoes (appropriate for use on both artificial and turf surfaces) 
1 x gum shield (for rugby, hockey, football)

For Boarders

1 x wash kit
2 x nightwear
underwear
1 x dressing gown (optional)
1 x slippers
3 x bath towels with loops
raincoat/overcoat
2 x net washbags
Alarm Clock
12 x name tapes for articles brought in during the term
coat hangers
brush, comb, nail scissors, toothbrush
2 x single duvet covers (optional) must be coloured/
patterned
Suitcase/holdall
Tuck box, with initials painted on it (optional)
Padlock for tuck box

School Uniform Regulations
Where pupils are without the specified clothing as appropriate, the Housemistress will issue order forms for the purchase of items. 

  1. School Tracksuit: Pupils going to and from PE and Theatre Studies lessons may wear the School Tracksuit. For all Games/Activities pupils should wear appropriate School kit including the School Tracksuit. Pupils must not wear shorts to 
    lessons or in the Dining Hall at breakfast or lunch.
  2. Name Tapes: Each article must be clearly marked with a name tape with a pupil’s initials, surname in full and House (S, W, A, I, K, T, E, G, D, F, M). (It is particularly important that towels and duvet covers are properly marked). Omissions will 
    be rectified at School and a charge of 25p per article made. For example, the name tape for G H Johnson in School House should read: G H JOHNSON, S
    In order to be able to identify the ownership of games clothing more readily, and to prevent illicit “borrowing”, we are asking Parents to mark shirts/tops and skorts, shorts/trousers with a large name label sewn on the inside of the neck or waistband of each garment. To order name tapes from the School Shop, please complete the form by clicking the button below.
  3. Informal Dress: Casual clothes may be worn at times specified by the Headmaster and the Housemistress. Since storage space is very limited, it would be appreciated if the amount is kept to a minimum.
  4. Raincoat/Overcoat: A warm, rainproof garment is required for everyday use. Extremes of fashion are not acceptable. A good quality plain anorak may be worn instead.
  5. Hats: No hats are to be worn except when necessary as a protection from the weather. Baseball caps are not permitted with School Dress, or indoors.
  6. Earrings: For safety reasons, girls are only allowed to wear plain studs or sleeper earrings and these must not be worn in Games or PE. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
  7. Linen for Boarders: Most boarders prefer to bring their own duvet and pillow to School which must have covers/cases that are coloured or patterned, not plain white, and the duvet cover fasteners must be poppers, not buttons. Two duvet covers are needed. All of these items should be named. If a boarder is unable to bring his/her own duvet and pillow, the School will provide both. School duvets are usually filled with synthetic fibres and pillows are often feather filled. 
  8. Summer Term: As an alternative to normal dress, pupils may wear the School navy polo shirt with or without the School navy v-neck pullover.