Uniform
A very high standard of uniform is expected at all times throughout the school day and on the way to and from school.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEARLY LABELLED
Sir John Lawes school uniform may be obtained from:
| Beat School Uniforms | Stevensons |
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4 Station Road SJL uniform will be available at Beat from 1 October 2026 onwards. |
131-135 Victoria Street |
Please also note the following:
| Jewellery |
The only jewellery permitted in school is a single plain gold/silver stud in the lower lobes, plus a watch. Facial piercings are not allowed (even if covered with a plaster). |
| Bags | Bags that feature inappropriate or sexually explicit imagery are strictly forbidden. |
| Makeup | Makeup should not be worn. Nail varnish, false nails, false eyelashes or nail extensions should not be worn. |
| Hair | Hair must be appropriate for a smart office environment. We realise that this can be interpreted differently according to culture and ethnicity and are happy to accept and value all kinds of smart as long as these are consistent with the Headteacher’s final judgement. We follow the Halo Code. If worn short, hair may have a gradual fade but should not be stepped. If short hair is worn the same length all over it may be no shorter than grade 2. Hair should be of a natural colour. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or the eyebrows. Long hair should be fastened or tied back for practical activities. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either black, white or navy |
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General rules about dress and appearance
Jewellery The only jewellery permitted in school is a single plain gold/silver stud in the lower lobes, plus a watch. Facial piercings are not allowed (even if covered with a plaster).
Bags Bags that feature inappropriate nudity or sexually explicit imagery are strictly forbidden.
Makeup Makeup should not be worn. Nail varnish, false nails, false eyelashes or nail extensions should not be worn.
Badges The only badges permitted are official school badges, such as House Representative badges and one charity badge.
Hair Hair must be appropriate for a smart office environment. We realise that this can be interpreted differently according to culture and ethnicity and are happy to accept and value all kinds of smart as long as these are consistent with the head teacher’s final judgement. We follow the Halo Code. If worn short, hair may have a gradual fade but should not be stepped. If short hair is worn the same length all over it may be no shorter than grade 2. Hair should be of a natural colour. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or the eyebrows. Long hair should be fastened or tied back for practical activities. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either black, white or navy.
Hoodies/tracksuit tops Hoodies must not be brought or worn to school and will be confiscated for parental collection.
