Uniform

Uniform

It is our aim that students should develop a sense of pride in their work, behaviour and dress. Therefore, a high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students. 

• All students are expected to come to school wearing the correct uniform at all times. 
• All students are expected to travel to and from school wearing their uniform correctly.  
• Unless specified, uniform must also be worn for educational visits, regardless of the time of day. Students are also expected to wear uniform when returning to school for evening events, such as curriculum information evenings, options evenings, etc. 
• Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will be managed according to the school’s Uniform and Behaviour for Learning policies as set by the governing body. 
• The school’s uniform policy and a uniform list are issued to all new students and both are published in full for reference on our website at www.gbhs.co.uk 

School Uniform (Years 7-11)

Please refer to our School Uniform Policy for full details.

Games and PE Kit

Students are required to have full PE kit for all lessons, and even if they are not physically able to take part in the lesson, they will be encouraged to take on a different role within the class to ensure that they are learning.  

* Where marked - the specific Great Baddow High School branded item is required which can be obtained from Schoolwear Plus or parents can consider using our pre-loved uniform shop as many items can be purchased from here: Great Baddow High School Pre-Loved Uniform Shop

To purchase new school-branded uniform contact Schoolwear Plus:
Unit 1, The Bringy Centre,
Church Street,
Great Baddow,
Chelmsford,
Essex, CM2 7JW

T: 01245 491170

E: sales@schoolwearplus.com

W: www.schoolwearplus.com 

Additional Information

All hair longer than collar length must be tied back for health and safety reasons in the appropriate lessons, e.g.: science, design & technology and PE. 

For Science/Design and Technology/Food Technology activities, aprons and goggles must be worn and are provided by the school.  

We advise parents to purchase shin pads and mouth guards for both boys and girls. For safety reasons students who do not wear shin pads will not be able to take part in certain activities. 

We appreciate that footwear can be an issue, particularly in bad weather.  We would recommend that in wet or extremely cold weather students wear suitable footwear and change into their school shoes immediately on arrival. Their outdoor shoes can then be stored in their lockers until the end of the day. 

To assist us in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, all students must always carry their ID/Diner Card.  

• An outdoor coat may be worn for the journey to and from school but must be removed on arrival and stored in either bags or lockers. 

• Students will need a sturdy, dark coloured, bag for carrying books, folders and equipment. Handbags or fashion bags are not suitable. 

• Gripped socks (rubber soles) for use in drama lessons/drama clubs when in the drama studio.

Other Equipment

All students MUST carry a Responsibilities and Expectations Card and their ID/Diner Card at ALL TIMES. Lost/stolen/damaged cards should be reported and replaced. Fees may be charged in line with the school Charging Policy. 

Students must always have three pens (two black/blue and one green) and a pencil.  Students are also required to have a scientific calculator. 

Sixth Form Dress Code

We adopt a smart dress code. We expect students to be proud of their appearance and ensure that they are a role model to students lower down in the school. 

Students can wear smart trousers, smart jeans (no rips/frays) or skirts (no miniskirts). Leggings are not permitted as part of the uniform. Students can wear smart, tailored knee length shorts.

Students can wear smart shirts/blouses, polo shirts and jumpers. Round necked t-shirts and tight-fitting vest tops or tight-fitting dresses are not allowed. Tops should not be revealing. If a sweatshirt style jumper is worn, then there must be a collared shirt or polo shirt underneath this.

Hoodies and tracksuit bottoms are not allowed.

Footwear needs to be appropriate for a school environment and therefore flip-flops are not permitted.

Facial piercings are not permitted and only an ear piercing is acceptable. Tattoos are not allowed in school and if a student has had a tattoo, then it must always be covered.

Please note that if a student is not wearing appropriate attire, this will be addressed directly with the student and parent to enable the issue to be immediately resolved. Where a resolution cannot be found, the student will be sent home.