Following our previous communication, here is some Additional Information for clarification
Additional Information sent on 22/05/26 for clarification
Following the release of Uniform changes from September 2026, we would like to respond to feedback and provide clarity around some points and questions raised by parents/carers.
Current Y10 into Y11 : Students in this year group will continue to wear their current upper school ties so a new style tie will not need to be purchased. If a replacement is required during the academic year 2026/27 a new style tie can be purchased.
Current Y7, 8, 9 and new students : All students currently in Year 7,8, 9 and those joining us from Y6 in September will require the new style tie.
Current Y7 –Y10 PE Kit : All current students will be able to wear their current PE kit and do not need to purchase new items. Any PE Kit items needing to be replaced following this due to sizing etc. should be in line with the new guidance. Rugby shorts will be an optional element of the PE Kit.
Items of uniform no longer permitted
Skorts – to confirm, as of Sept 2026 skorts are no longer permitted at the school. Any student who currently wears a skort for PE will need this to be replaced with shorts ready for the start of the new academic year Sept 2026. It is advised to buy plain navy shorts in line with the new guidance to prevent having to rebuy.
Please see below the overview of the new guidance, reflecting the change of rugby shorts becoming optional:
| Item | Guidance |
| The items listed below are only available from the official uniform stockists (see the end of this document) | |
| Navy School Suit Jacket | Featuring the school logo with two styles available. |
| Tie | Featuring house colour |
| Skirt | Charcoal and blue check, available in one style. A charcoal Kameez can be worn but the shirt and tie should be visible. |
| The uniform items listed below are available from other retailers | |
| Trousers | Plain, dark charcoal grey tailored trousers. Trousers should not be Lycra material or be in the style of jeans. No decorative additions are permitted. Uniform stockists listed at the end of this document can advise and stock several appropriate styles. |
| Shirt/Blouse | Plain white, with a formal collar. Short or long sleeve styles are acceptable, but they must be long enough to tuck into the waistband of skirt or trousers. |
| V Neck Jumper | Optional, charcoal grey, v neck knitted jumper. This can be long or no sleeve. Sweatshirt and hooded style jumpers are not permitted. |
| Footwear | Plain black, standard school shoes only (no trainer or trainer style shoes are permitted). School shoes must not bear any sport logos. Plain black, flat boots may be worn with trousers and sit underneath the trousers between October and February half term. |
| Socks/Tights | Plain black or natural-coloured tights (not patterned). Plain black, grey or white socks. Any socks worn, should be ankle socks only. Longer socks and knee length socks are not permitted. |
| Belts | Plain black, traditional style buckle. |
| Plain charcoal or navy Hijab | Hijabs should be secured with hair grips if necessary. |
PE Kit
| Item | Guidance |
| Compulsory Items – Available only for our uniform stockists. | |
| School T -shirt | Navy featuring the school logo, one style available. |
| Compulsory Items – Available for other retailers. | |
| Shorts | Navy, plain sports shorts. These should not carry any branding, including sports branding. These shorts must not be lycra based and should be loose in style. |
| Navy knee length sports socks | Plain, navy. |
| White ankle socks | Plain white, unbranded. |
| Sports trainers | Not fashion trainers, non-marking soles |
| Shin pads and gum shield | For football and rugby lessons |
| Football boots | For football and rugby lessons |
| Optional items – Available from other retailers. | |
| Navy Hijab | Appropriate style to suit physical activity, secured with hair grips if necessary. Hijabs must not be secured with pins. |
| Rugby shorts | Navy, plain rugby shorts. These should not carry any branding, including sports branding. |
| Navy blue Base Layer/Skins | Top and bottom for layering and warmth |
| Navy round neck sweatshirt | Additional layer for warmth |
Following this update, we strongly advise you to read the full Uniform Procedure on the website, including the suppliers. You will see there is both the Current procedure and the Sept 2026 procedure listed.
The below was sent on 15/06/26
We are writing to inform you of updated statutory guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) regarding school uniforms. This guidance becomes statutory from September 2026 and applies to all schools in England. It is designed to ensure that school uniform policies are fair, reasonable, and offer the best value for families.
Following a review of the current uniform policy and expectations, changes are required to ensure we are fully compliant with this guidance and continue to support our students’ sense of identity, pride, and belonging.
For current students across Y7 to Y10, there will be limited impact, however the following will need to be considered to ensure that student’s uniform is compliant from Sept 2026:
- Tie – All current students will need to have a new style tie. These are available from our uniform providers.
- PE – Skorts are no longer permitted and must not be worn. All students will wear plain blue shorts for PE lessons.
Please see below for details of the Uniform and PE kit guidance, along with clear identification (in red) of the key changes to support your uniform purchases prior to September:
| Item | Guidance |
| Compulsory items listed below are only available from the official uniform stockists | |
| Navy School Suit Jacket | Featuring the school logo with two styles available. |
| Tie | Featuring house colour |
| Skirt | Charcoal and blue check, available in one style. A charcoal Kameez can be worn but the shirt and tie should be visible. |
| The uniform items listed below are available from other retailers | |
| Trousers | Plain, dark charcoal grey tailored trousers. Trousers should not be Lycra material or be in the style of jeans. No decorative additions are permitted. Uniform stockists listed at the end of this document can advise and stock several appropriate styles. |
| Shirt/Blouse | Plain white, with a formal collar. Short or long sleeve styles are acceptable, but they must be long enough to tuck into the waistband of skirt or trousers. |
| V Neck Jumper | Optional, charcoal grey, v neck knitted jumper. This can be long or no sleeve. Sweatshirt and hooded style jumpers are not permitted. |
| Footwear | Plain black, standard school shoes only (no trainer or trainer style shoes are permitted). School shoes must not bear any sport logos. Plain black, flat boots may be worn with trousers and sit underneath the trousers between October and February half term. |
| Socks/Tights | Plain black or natural-coloured tights (not patterned). Plain black, grey or white socks. Any socks worn, should be ankle socks only. Longer socks and knee length socks are not permitted. |
| Belts | Plain black, traditional style buckle. |
| Plain charcoal or navy Hijab | Hijabs should be secured with hair grips if necessary. |
PE Kit
| Item | Guidance |
| Compulsory Items – Available only from our uniform stockists. | |
| School T -shirt | Navy featuring the school logo, one style available. |
| Compulsory Items – Available from other retailers. | |
| Shorts | Navy, plain sports shorts. These should not carry any branding, including sports branding. These shorts must not be lycra based and should be loose in style. |
| Rugby | Navy, plain rugby shorts for rugby lessons. These should not carry any branding, including sports branding. |
| Navy knee length sports socks | Plain, navy. |
| White ankle socks | Plain white, unbranded. |
| Sports trainers | Not fashion trainers, non-marking soles |
| Shin pads and gum shield | For football and rugby lessons |
| Football boots | For football and rugby lessons |
| Optional items – Available from other retailers. | |
| Navy Hijab | Appropriate style to suit physical activity, secured with hair grips if necessary. Hijabs must not be secured with pins. |
| Navy blue Base Layer/Skins | Top and bottom for layering and warmth |
| Navy round neck sweatshirt | Additional layer for warmth |
Following this update, we strongly advise you to read the full Uniform Procedure. You will see there is the current procedure and the Sept 2026 procedure.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school via email to office@jths.co.uk
