Uniform and Appearance

We follow a strict uniform policy at West Hill School. Your son’s uniform must be worn correctly at all times. Students wearing incorrect uniform will be directed to Student Reception by their Form Tutor to rectify this, where in-house uniform will be provided for students to use.

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Our current uniform expectations – until the end of July 2026

Please note: Uniform expectations for September 2026 onwards can be found below.

We recommend articles of clothing are clearly marked with the student's name.  

Years 7 to 11 inclusive

All items are required unless otherwise stated:

Items indicated by * are only available from our recognised stockists or at our Unicycle shop.

• White shirt
• School tie*
• Black V-neck jumper (unbranded and optional)
• Black trousers - denim, corduroy, canvas, combat, cargo, or drainpipe trousers are not allowed (unbranded,  also available from our school uniform stockists).
• School blazer – with badge*
• Plain black polishable shoes – pumps, hiking boots, sports-branded shoes or hybrids are not allowed***

*** The images are for illustrative purposes as to the 'type' of footwear, and are not an indication of the only make and model being highlighted.

Summer uniform – optional during the summer term (after the Easter holidays).

• Plain, black, tailored shorts (cargo shorts are not allowed)
• Socks should either be black or white ankle or trainer socks

Indoor PE Kit

• White T-shirt with school badge*
• Royal blue shorts with school badge*
• White sports socks
• Trainers with non-marking soles
• Towel

Outdoor PE Kit

• Red & gold/blue rugby shirt (reversible) with school badge*
• Royal blue rugby shorts with school badge*
• Royal blue socks with school badge*
• Trainers
• Football/rugby boots (non-metal moulded studs, no blades)
• Towel

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Our uniform expectations – from September 2026

**Items asterisked are the 4 compulsory branded items in-line with the DfE requirement to reduce branded items to 4 per school from September 2026. They are available at our registered stockists named below.

We recommend articles of clothing are clearly marked with the student's name.  

Years 7 to 11 inclusive

All items are required unless otherwise stated:

• White shirt
• School tie**
• Black V-neck jumper (optional). No logos.
• Black trousers – denim, corduroy, canvas, combat, cargo, or drainpipe trousers are not allowed (unbranded).
• School blazer – with badge** (iron-on badges are available to purchase from school to place on any plain black blazer – available at supermarkets)
• Plain black polishable shoes – pumps, hiking boots, trainers, sports-branded shoes or hybrids are not allowed***

*** The images are for illustrative purposes as to the 'type' of footwear, and are not an indication of the only make and model not allowed.

Summer uniform – optional during the summer term (after the Easter holidays).

• Plain, black, tailored shorts (cargo shorts are not allowed)
• Socks should either be black or white ankle or trainer socks

Indoor PE Kit

• White T-shirt with school badge**
• Royal blue shorts with school badge**
• White sports socks
• Trainers with non-marking soles
• Towel (optional)

Outdoor PE Kit

• Red & gold/blue reversible rugby shirt
• Royal blue shorts with school badge** (as above) or royal blue rugby shorts
• Royal blue socks
• Trainers
• Moulded/studded football/rugby boots for 3G AstroTurf (non-metal moulded studs, no blades)
• Towel (optional)

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Recognised stockists of our school uniform can be found below:

School uniform is also available from our Unicycle shop. 

Hair cut/style

We expect students to maintain a professional ‘office-like’ appearance. Unusual or extreme hairstyles are not allowed.  Hair should be smart and groomed:

• No patterns, lines or designs artificially placed in the hair or eyebrows.
• No unnatural colouring.
• Long hair which falls below the collar line must be neatly tied back.

The final decision will rest with the Headteacher on whether a hairstyle is acceptable or not.

Facial hair

Boys should endeavour to keep facial hair well maintained, for a neat and professional appearance.