Uniform Policy
As a school, we firmly believe that our school uniform at both Key Stage 3 and 4 plays a valuable role in contributing to our ethos and setting an appropriate tone that supports effective teaching and learning. Therefore all students should wear the specified school uniform below with names clearly marked on each item. .
Please see below for clear details on appropriate Shoes and Trousers.
You can purchase our school uniform items from Smart Clothing, Whittakers Schoolwear, Andrew Leach Sports and Schoolwear and Nu:Uniforms
Where to purchase the RBHS School Skirt:
All Uniform Suppliers have been given the opportunity to distribute the RBHS School Skirt.
Currently the skirt is available from Nu:uniforms, Smart Clothing and from the school directly via our online School Shop
If you wish to try the school skirt on we would recommend visiting Nu:uniforms or Smart Clothing who will have sample skirts for students to try on.
School Uniform
|
Item |
Compulsory |
Not Allowed |
|
Blazer |
✓ Rivington & Blackrod school branded blazer Blazers must be worn at all times, unless permission has been given by a member of staff for it to be taken off |
✗ Rolled or pushed up sleeves ✗ Jumpers when Blazers are allowed to be taken off for summer uniform |
|
Jumper |
✓ Black V neck jumper without any logos is optional. (As this is an optional item, when blazers are allowed off, jumpers should not be worn as an alternative) |
Any other jumper, this includes: ✗ Sweatshirt ✗ Fleece ✗ Tracksuit ✗ Hooded top |
|
Trousers |
✓ Plain black, smart ✓ Tailored, straight leg ✓ Full length ✓ Any belts should be black with discreet buckles |
✗ Fashion trousers (denim, cargo, other materials, hipsters, flares, wide bottoms, bootlegs, skinny trousers, lycra, any other fashion trousers) ✗ Studs, visible buttons ✗ Shorts ✗ Leggings |
|
Skirts |
✓ Rivington & Blackrod branded skirt |
✗ Any other skirt ✗ Rolled up skirts ✗ Amending the skirt to make it shorter |
|
Shirts |
✓ Plain white school shirt with a top button ✓ Tucked in and buttoned at the neck (When choosing size, please allow for growth over the school year) |
✗ Casual/fashion shirt ✗ Open top button ✗ Shirts worn outside trousers ✗ Revere neck shirts |
|
Tie |
✓ Rivington & Blackrod School tie the correct colour for each year group. September 2026:
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✗ Tie not pulled up to the top button |
|
Shoes |
✓ Traditional black, flat school shoes ✓ Laces, soles and stitching must be black / bows ✓ Black shoes must be worn on the way to and from school |
Students will be offered a pair of replacement shoes should they attend in the wrong style. Students will not be allowed to attend lessons if the correct shoes are not worn / changed into ✗ Sports shoes, sports trainers or trainer looking shoes (e.g. perforated holes in the shoe) ✗ Heeled shoes or thick soled ✗ Visible coloured tabs/straps/metal or other trims ✗ Coloured laces ✗ Canvas/suede shoes or boots |
|
Socks / Tights |
✓ Plain black knee length socks (April – October) ✓ Plain black, thick tights (Can be worn all year, but compulsory between 1st November – 1st April) |
✗ Patterned socks or tights ✗ Ankle socks ✗ Socks with bows ✗ Socks worn over tights |
|
PE Kit |
Compulsory: ✓ Branded Rivington & Blackrod t-shirt with school logo ✓ Plain black sports shorts (7” mid - thigh length) or Plain black leggings (girls) / Plain black jogging bottoms (boys) ✓ Plain black socks or football socks ✓ Studded football boots ✓ Sports trainers Optional: ✓ Rivington & Blackrod PE ¼ zip top ✓ Rivington & Blackrod PE shorts, pants or leggings with the school logo |
✗ Clothing with logos or branding. No stripes, ticks or other branded logo ✗ Cargo/canvas pants ✗ Any alternative outer layers e.g. school coats ✗ Canvas trainers e.g. Converse ✗ Cycling shorts or hot pants ✗ Flared leggings; or fashion leggings |
|
Coats / outerwear |
✓ Plain waterproof coat ✓ School bag that can fit A4 books inside
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✗ Hoodies ✗ Sports tops ✗ Caps/hats (unless advised allowed due to warm weather) ✗ Small cross body bags |
|
Hair |
✓ Neat and tidy ✓ Natural colour ✓ If hair is long, it is essential that it is tied back for health and safety in some practical lessons (PE, Food, Tech, Science) ✓ Hair accessories must be school colours (black or maroon) and discreet ✓ Head scarves worn for religious reasons must be school colours (black or maroon) |
✗ Extremes of style (shaved underneath / top knot/mohican and shaved sides) ✗ Tram lines, asymmetric styles or other shaved styles ✗ Unnatural colour and two-tone colour / block colouring ✗ Hair extensions ✗ Barcodes' in eyebrows or shaved eyebrows ✗ Large bows in hair ✗ Hair shorter than a skin fade |
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Make-up |
✓ Minimal, natural looking make up |
✗ Make up of any kind ✗ Nail varnish / Gel nails ✗ Lipstick, lip tint, lip gel ✗ Artificial nails and nail extensions ✗ False eyelashes ✗ Eye lash lifts ✗ Pencilled eyebrows ✗ Fake tan ✗ Tattoos of any kind |
|
Jewellery |
✓ One wristwatch |
✗ Any other jewellery ✗ Smartwatches (as per the DfE guidance on ‘phone free schools’) ✗ Any facial or body piercing (pupils will be instructed to remove piercings) ✗ Clear, plastic earrings/inserts, nose rings |
Uniform Expectations
We want every student to meet our uniform expectations and will always provide opportunities to correct any issues where possible. Where students refuse to comply with the uniform policy, appropriate consequences may be applied in line with the school's behaviour procedures. Items not permitted in school or items allowed but used inappropriately may be confiscated for parental collection. Persistent failure to meet the school's expectations may result in further consequences.
Students are responsible for their own personal belongings whilst on the school site. The school cannot accept responsibility for uniform or personal items that are lost or stolen.
Mobile Phones
As per the DfE’s guidance on ‘phone free schools’ mobile phones and all electronic devices should not be seen or heard on site. Students that fail to follow this will have their item confiscated and a consequence added. This may lead to parental collection if necessary. Repeated confiscation of items or inappropriate usage may lead to further consequences. Our mobile phone policy can be found on the website along with a list of all banned items found in the suspensions and permanent exclusion policy.
