Uniform

NOTE: Our full Uniform and Appearance Policy can be found on our Policies page.

School Uniform

Kings Norton Girls’ School expects its students to follow the uniform policy, and we ask that all purchases of schoolwear adhere to the requirements set out below.

School badges are only required on school jumpers and PE fleeces. All badges are blue and do not need to represent house colours.

Uniform item	Alternative high street non-branded items available
Blouse for Years 7–10 Short or long-sleeved blouse with revere collar (preferred) and open neck in plain school pale blue. The image shows the preferred revere collar. Polo shirt for Year 11 A white polo shirt instead of the blouse, or a white long-sleeved shirt.	Yes, including a unisex shirt in pale blue. Yes for the Year 11 polo shirt or long-sleeved shirt.
Skirt for Years 7–10 A navy blue tailored skirt with all-round pleats or a back vent. Skirts must be made from a traditional woven school-uniform fabric. Stretch, Lycra, jersey or bodycon-style skirts are not permitted. The skirt should be no more than 5cm above the knee. Skirt for Year 11 As above, but the skirt may be black.	Yes. The skirt must be the correct style and no more than 5cm above the knee.
Trousers Navy blue, loosely hanging tailored trousers. Unisex-style trousers are acceptable. Stretch, Lycra, jegging-style, skin-tight or fashion trousers are not permitted. Trousers for Year 11 As above, but the trousers may be black.	Yes, provided they are plain and non-decorative.
Jumper for Years 7–10 KNGS V-neck sweatshirt in navy blue with the school logo. Sweatshirt for Year 11 Round-necked sweatshirt with the school logo in the colour chosen for that academic year. Prefect jumpers are as above in black or grey.	No. The school may have some second-hand items available to donate.
Socks and tights Socks: white or black. Tights: black. Socks and tights must not be worn at the same time. However, black below-ankle trainer socks may be worn over tights, provided they are not visible.	Yes.
Coats, scarves and gloves Coats must be removed on arrival at school and kept in lockers or carried inside the building. Scarves must not be worn inside the building and must also be stored in lockers.
Shoes Smart shoes must be worn. Trainers and trainer-style shoes are not permitted. Shoes must be plain, without patterns, black in colour, leather-style and low-heeled, preferably with non-slip soles. Trainers, boots, canvas shoes, pumps, shoes with logos, writing, large bows, decoration or stripes, and sportswear of any description are not permitted. Examples of acceptable footwear	Yes.

PE Uniform

PE uniform item	Alternative high street non-branded items available
Pale blue polo shirt, with an optional school badge. Long sleeves are acceptable, although a long-sleeved version is not available with the school badge.	Yes, without the school badge.
Navy blue fleece with the school badge.	No. This must be a branded item.
Navy blue or black waterproof jacket.	Yes.
Navy blue jogging bottoms or plain black leggings.	Yes.
Navy blue shorts or skirt, if required.	Yes.
Plain white, blue or black sports socks.	Yes.
White-soled, non-marking trainers.	Yes.
Navy football socks for Years 7–9 only.	Yes.
Football boots for Years 7–9 only. Parents and carers will be informed when these are needed.	Yes.
Shin pads for Years 7–9.	Yes.

Uniform Stockists

Midland Schoolwear, 1160 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6BP
Kids Essential, 762 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NN
Clive Mark Schoolwear, 38 Poplar Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7AD

Sixth Form Uniform

Sixth Form students are expected to wear business dress that would be appropriate in a formal workplace.

Uniform requirements for Years 12 and 13
Clothing Appropriate clothing includes tailored trousers, dresses and skirts, smart shirts, blouses and tops. A tie may be worn if desired. The length of skirts and dresses must be appropriate for the workplace. The lanyard is part of the Sixth Form uniform requirements and must be worn at all times. Transparent clothing is not appropriate unless worn over an otherwise appropriate top. Sportswear, hooded tops, denim, low-cut or strappy tops and crop tops are not permitted.
Footwear Footwear must be appropriate for a formal workplace. High heels, flip-flops, trainers and Crocs are not appropriate.
Other appearance requirements Tattoos must not be visible. Piercings and jewellery must be mindful of health and safety and appropriate for the workplace. Hairstyles must be appropriate for the workplace. Extreme hairstyles are not considered appropriate. Coats and hats must be removed in lessons. Make-up may be worn but must be appropriate for the workplace.

Uniform requirements for Years 12 and 13

Clothing

Appropriate clothing includes tailored trousers, dresses and skirts, smart shirts, blouses and tops. A tie may be worn if desired. The length of skirts and dresses must be appropriate for the workplace.

The lanyard is part of the Sixth Form uniform requirements and must be worn at all times.

Transparent clothing is not appropriate unless worn over an otherwise appropriate top. Sportswear, hooded tops, denim, low-cut or strappy tops and crop tops are not permitted.

Footwear

Footwear must be appropriate for a formal workplace. High heels, flip-flops, trainers and Crocs are not appropriate.

Other appearance requirements

Tattoos must not be visible.
Piercings and jewellery must be mindful of health and safety and appropriate for the workplace.
Hairstyles must be appropriate for the workplace. Extreme hairstyles are not considered appropriate.
Coats and hats must be removed in lessons.
Make-up may be worn but must be appropriate for the workplace.

Appearance Expectations for Years 7–11

Non-uniform days

On some charity days, special events or trips, students may be allowed to wear non-uniform.

Students must wear smart and appropriate clothing. Revealing clothing, including crop tops, is not permitted.

Jewellery and accessories

With the exception of PE and some practical lessons, students may wear one flat ring, a wristwatch and one small, plain stud in each ear. All items must be non-hazardous.
Other piercings are not permitted. A small, clear plastic retainer may be worn in a nose piercing, but it must be removed for PE. Clear retainers are not permitted for any other facial piercing, which must be removed.
One item of discreet devotional jewellery is permitted, but it must be worn underneath the uniform. Please see the full policy for exceptions relating to religion and belief.
One discreet necklace is permitted but must be worn underneath the blouse.
Jewellery that might compromise health and safety during PE or another practical lesson must be removed when instructed by staff. Jewellery remains the responsibility of the individual student.

Make-up

Make-up, if worn, must be natural and subtle in appearance.

Heavy make-up, including noticeable lipstick, lip gloss or contouring, is not permitted. False eyelashes, eyelash extensions, false nails, acrylic nails and coloured nail varnish are also not permitted.

Hair

Hair must be neat and suitable for school. Hair colour and styles must not be extreme. This includes shaved patterns or designs, excessively exaggerated styles and excessively bright colours.

Hair bands, clips and headscarves

Hair bands must be plain blue or black.
Hair clips must be natural, metallic, blue or black.
Religious headscarves, including hijabs, must be blue or black. Only plain slide clips are permitted; pins must not be used.
Metal or large hair beads must not be used for safety reasons.

Religion and Belief

Some religions and beliefs may require students to follow a particular dress code or wear or carry specific articles of faith. This may include Kara bracelets, religious head coverings or other religious items.

The school encourages students to wear articles of faith specified by an appropriate religious authority, while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all students and staff.

Parents and carers should contact the school if their child needs to wear an item that is not covered by the published policy.

Parents and carers of an Amritdhari Sikh student who intends to wear the Kirpan must inform the school by completing the Article of Faith form. The full requirements relating to the Kirpan and Kara are set out in the Uniform and Appearance Policy.

Support with Uniform

The school will work with students, parents and carers where support is needed to maintain high standards of uniform and appearance.

If a uniform concern is the result of financial hardship, parents and carers are encouraged to contact the school for further information and support.

Breaches of the Uniform and Appearance Policy

Correct uniform must be worn and the school’s appearance expectations must be upheld at all times.

Where the Uniform and Appearance Policy is not followed, the school may take action in line with its Behaviour for Learning Policy. This may include:

asking a student to change into a temporary item supplied by the school, where one is available, and hand in the inappropriate item;
confiscating inappropriate jewellery, hairbands, shoes or other items and storing them with the pastoral team before returning them at the end of the day;
asking a student to remove make-up immediately, including false eyelashes;
sending a student home to change into the correct uniform, where necessary, and expecting them to return promptly, with parents or carers notified; and
applying further sanctions in exceptional circumstances, including where there are repeated breaches, a failure to follow instructions or a failure to correct a breach of the policy.

Parents and carers are responsible for collecting any confiscated items that the school requires them to collect.

For complete information about uniform, appearance, articles of faith and the responsibilities of students, families and staff, please read the full Uniform and Appearance Policy on our Policies page.