Uniform & Sportswear

Our students are ambassadors of the school and are expected to dress and behave in a way that reflects the high expectations and aspirations we have for all members of our school community.

Uniform September 2025-26

Our students are ambassadors of the school and are expected to dress and behave in a way that reflects the high expectations and aspirations we have for all members of our school community.

Uniform

• A plain navy-blue blazer with the Bromfords School badge and blue braiding.
• All year 7 students for our 2025/2026 cohort and future cohorts beyond are expected to be in the new school skirt. From September 2025 the old-style skirt will not be available to purchase. Please ensure that you purchase the correct skirt.
• Regardless of the options provided above, the school blazer is not an optional part of our uniform.
• Plain white formal shirt/blouse with collar, buttoned to the neck; to be tucked in at all times.
• School clip-on tie, fastened over the top shirt button, (available from the school only and based on your child’s House allocation.
• Plain navy-blue tailored school trousers. Tight trousers, leggings or jeans are NOT permitted.
• The Bromfords School skirt. No other skirt is acceptable. We expect that the school skirts to be worn no shorter than two inches above the knee and not rolled up at the waist.
• A plain navy-blue knitted ‘V’ neck pullover or cardigan is optional. (No branded jumpers, sweatshirts, hoodies or tracksuit tops).
• Unbranded plain navy, black or white socks. Socks can be ankle length or knee length but knee length socks must be worn below the knee. No logos on socks e.g., Nike or Adidas etc
• Plain black, navy or nude tights; again, no leggings are permitted.
• Plain black formal flat shoes, (boots, trainers, sports shoes or other footwear such as Nike Air Force 1 or similar are not permitted,) this includes leather flat trainers such as Adidas.
• A coat that is suitable for school, worn over your blazer. Our preference is black or navy in colour. If worn it is worn on top of the blazer and not a replacement for the blazer.
• It is compulsory to have a suitable school bag for students to carry their necessary school equipment and A4 textbooks and exercise books, as well as their PE kit on the days on which PE is timetabled for them.
• Apron for DT or Food lessons, black or navy is the preference
• Only natural looking make-up and hair colour are permitted. False eyelashes are not allowed.
• False nails including acrylics are not permitted. Fingernails must be of natural colour.
• No jewellery (including earrings) is permitted apart from a wristwatch. Please note that any notification function on any watch must be turned off during the school day.
• Articles of faith, please contact your child’s Head of Year; for example, if worn head scarves must be black or navy blue in colour.
• Any modification of uniform will be sanctioned accordingly.

Students who are not in full school uniform should report to their Form Tutor upon arrival in school with a note from their parent/carer stating the reason. A ‘red-slip’ uniform note or appropriate sanction will be issued. Parents/carers may also be contacted.

Sportswear, Kit & Equipment 2025-26

Sports Kit & Equipment 

• School logo polo shirt
• School logo long sleeve rugby shirt (boys only and optional)
• Plain navy-blue shorts
• School logo leggings (optional) please note that cycling shorts and alike are not allowed
• School logo tracksuit (optional)
• School logo sport jumper/hoody or plain navy sports jumpers (no branding) (optional)
• Plain navy-blue tracksuit (optional)
• Plain navy-blue football socks or white sport socks (sport dependent)
• Under layers or skins – white or blue in colour (optional)
• Trainers
• Football boots (optional) dependent on sport
• Shin pads (optional) dependent on sport
• Gum shield (optional) dependent on sport
• A small towel (weather dependent)

If it is not possible for the correct PE kit to be worn for a PE lesson, students are required to bring a note from home explaining the reason why and provide alternative appropriate PE kit.

Students are expected to change into PE kit for every lesson, even if they are ill or injured. A note from home should explain the issue and the student will be involved within the learning in a safe and suitable way. Students who do not have their PE kit for their PE lesson will be sanctioned accordingly by the PE Department.

Personal property will be the responsibility of the student and should be individually labelled.

Our uniform can be purchased in store or online from our supplier below:

Our uniform can be purchased in store or online from the following supplier

Basildon School Uniform Shop

203 Timberlog Lane, Basildon. SS14 1PB.                

 Telephone:                          01268 952 074

Shop opening hours:       9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Mondays – Saturdays)

 We are acutely aware of the financial challenges many are facing currently. The school has made significant changes to reduce the cost of school uniform for parents/carers whilst maintaining the high standards of uniform that we expect of our school community. Schools are expected to comply with the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill by September 2026 which states that secondary school uniform can include a maximum of three branded items and a school tie.

Our uniform already meets this requirement. 

 * Plain navy-blue tailored school trousers can be worn as an alternative. Tight trousers, leggings or jeans are NOT permitted.