Uniform

At Longdean, school uniform plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence and a feeling of belonging to the school community. These factors contribute to students’ wellbeing and remove the pressures of deciding what to wear and added stress of meeting the fashion expectations of their peers. 

Longdean School Uniform

All items of uniform are available from Stevensons.

The following are the only acceptable items of uniform for pupils attending Longdean:

• A white shirt, buttoned to neck – long or short sleeve
• A black pleated skirt – knee-length or below
• Plain tailored black trousers (not cord, denim, hipsters or leggings)
• A black blazer with embroidered badge.
• A plain black knitted, V-neck jumper (optional) – no cardigans
• A tie (year 7-8) dark blue with a single stripe in the House colour (also available from the school shop)
• A tie (year 9-11) dark blue with a double stripe in the House colour (also available from the school shop)
• White, grey or black socks only
• Black or natural-coloured tights
• A plain black or blue coat
• Black shoes (that can be polished) – no high heels, boots, sandals, Uggs, plimsolls, backless shoes or trainers
• A black jilbab or abaya.  A white shirt and school tie should be worn if the neck is not covered and a blazer must be worn over the top of the garment.
• A black hijab

 All clothes should be labelled with the student’s name.

Uniform orders can be placed with Stevensons either online, over the phone or in-store. Any queries should be raised in the first instance with Stevensons; if a query remains unresolved, parents can then contact Longdean Finance to liaise on their behalf.

PE Kit

The school’s PE kit is available from Peter Spivey and consists of the following items:

• Longdean games t-shirt (compulsory)
• Longdean quarter zip jumper - this is replacing the old Longdean hoody (an optional item but worn by most students)
• Blue games shorts (for football / rugby)
• Blue leggings or blue training trouser 
• Blue PE socks (for football / rugby), otherwise, white trainer / sports socks for PE lessons
• Blue smock (mostly used for rugby club)
• Football boots (moulded studs only) for use on the school AstroTurf and/or grass pitches. These will be used regularly.

The kit is available to order through Peter Spivey Sports Shop on 01442 256 760, email spivey4schools@gmail.com or online, with the option of collecting in-store or having items delivered to the school free of charge from Student Services, or posted to their home/work address (subject to £4.95 p&p).

School Uniform Rules

• Trainers are required for all drama lessons.
• If worn, make-up must be subtle and natural, for example, no thick eyeliner, eye shadow or nail varnish.
• School shoes should be worn to and from school and in all lessons except PE. Black trainers are not acceptable.
• The only jewellery permitted is one small earring in each ear and a watch. No other piercings are permitted, for example, tongue, eyebrow, cheek, nose, lip etc.
• Hair should be one shade, one colour (no bands). Hair must be a colour that appears naturally, for example, blonde or brunette.
• Hair ties, ribbons etc. should be black or navy.