Information for Parents & New Students
Kelmscott School Uniform
All students must wear school uniforms. We believe this to be very important for a number of reasons, notably, as it gives a sense of belonging which can help in many aspects of school life. No item of school uniform should follow the changes of popular fashion; such styles are usually unsuitable and occasionally unsafe for the busy life of a co-educational school.
To this end, we ask that parents/carers give us full support in ensuring their children wear the correct uniform at all times. Full details of the correct uniform requirements are found within the journal.
Click here to access our School Uniform Policy (Revised for September 2026)
Girls Uniform
Boys Uniform
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Navy blazer with school badge
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White formal shirt (short or long sleeve).
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School tie (different for each year group)
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Mid-grey trousers
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Black shoes (no trainers)
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Black socks
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Navy blazer with school badge
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White formal shirt (short or long sleeve)
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School tie (different for each year group)
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Mid-grey tailored trousers or knee-length A-line skirt or shalwar kameez
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Navy blue hijab
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Black shoes (no trainers)
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Plain ‘natural’ colour or black tights
Caps, hats and hoods are not part of the uniform and must be removed when inside the school building.
PE Kit From 2026-27
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branded Kelmscott PE 1/4 zip top;
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branded Kelmscott PE bottoms.
Students must also wear:
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navy polo shirt. This may be either a branded Kelmscott navy PE polo, or a plain unbranded navy sports polo. The branded navy PE polo is optional, and a suitable plain navy unbranded alternative will be accepted;
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navy PE sports shorts. This may be either branded Kelmscott navy PE shorts, or plain unbranded navy shorts suitable for sport. The branded navy PE shorts are optional, and a suitable plain navy unbranded alternative will be accepted; Cycling or tight fitting shorts are not acceptable
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non-marking sports trainers.
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gloves and plain hats may be worn outside in cold conditions. Baseball caps are not permitted unless specifically authorised for health, safety or weather-related reasons.
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Students will not be required to purchase different PE kit for different sports. Where additional kit is needed for fixtures, competitions or specialist activities, the school will seek to loan or provide items wherever possible.
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The branded navy PE polo is an optional item and does not form part of the school’s compulsory branded-item requirement. Students wearing a plain navy unbranded sports polo will be treated as wearing correct PE kit, provided the item is suitable for PE and meets the requirements of our uniform policy
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PE Lessons and Valuables
During PE lessons pupils must remove all items of jewellery. It is the responsibility of pupils to hand in all valuables to PE staff at the beginning of the lesson. The PE staff cannot be responsible for any valuables left in the changing rooms.
If stud earrings are new and cannot be removed, pupils must ensure they have plasters with them to stick over them to prevent injury. Please note that all religious jewellery must be removed during lessons for health and safety of the pupils.

Equipment
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It is important that students have the correct equipment/stationary to enable them to complete tasks to the best of their ability at school and home. Not having the correct equipment in class can be very disruptive and a distraction from teaching.
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Students need to bring to school every day in their pencil cases:
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2x black pens
1x red pen
Highlighter
Pencil
Sharpener and rubber
Ruler
Scientific Calculator
Reading Book
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We would also suggest students have access at home to:
Colouring pencils
Dictionary
