Dress Code
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Dress Code
Chosen Hill School’s dress code plays an important part in contributing to the ethos and values of the school and the learning environment. The uniform allows students to identify with the school and demonstrates their pride in being a student at Chosen Hill, both in school and in the community.
Adherence
Parents/Carers are asked to ensure that their child follows the dress code at all times. Whilst wearing Chosen Hill School uniform, students are representing the school in the local community. Any behaviour out of school whilst wearing our uniform, which falls short of our expectations and which brings the school’s reputation into disrepute may result in disciplinary action.
Uniform is an important area, which helps to set the standards. The school has a clear dress code, but this does not always ensure that this is worn correctly. Parents/Carers can help the school by checking that your child leaves home wearing the uniform correctly. This includes jewellery.
General Rules:
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The school blazer should be worn at all times. A jumper or cardigan cannot be worn in place of the blazer. During Terms 5 and 6 the blazer can be worn with the school polo shirt.
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All items must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
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Watches are acceptable but necklaces, bracelets and rings may not be worn.
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Body and face piercings are not allowed.
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A small, plain, single stud earring may be worn in each lobe, which must be removed for Physical Education lessons. Ear bars and ‘stretchers’ are not allowed.
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Moderate, natural looking make-up only.
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No false nails or eyelashes. Nail varnish should be natural looking only.
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Hairstyles should be tidy and inconspicuous – long hair should be tied back during PE or practical lessons.
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No extreme styles or unnatural hair colours are allowed.
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All students must be clean-shaven.
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Coats must be plain. Please note that no other jumpers, cardigans, denim or leather jackets, hoodies or sweatshirts are allowed and will be confiscated on site.
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Hats should not be worn around school.
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T-shirts and vests should not be visible under and hanging below shirts.
Compulsory Uniform Items:
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Standard green blazer with Chosen Hill School badge, in white, on pocket.
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Black formal school trousers
Trouser hems should rest on the top of the shoes and always below the top of the sock.
Reminder: any other trousers are NOT school uniform. This means not jeans, leggings or jeggings, skinny or slim fit i.e. not tight around the ankles. See Uniform Acceptability Check below. -
Plain white, formal, collared, work-style long sleeved shirt.
The shirt must be tucked in.
There should not be a gap between the bottom of the shirt and the trousers. -
Clip-on school tie, with green and silver bands.
From September 2025 – Year 7 students should wear clip-on ties which are available from our uniform supplier Monkhouse Schoolwear.
All other year groups can continue to wear the traditional school tie (Standard tie knot, covering the top shirt button and with 10 or more stripes visible below the knot). but please could we ask that when you are ready to replace this item, you do so with the clip-on version. -
Socks must be plain black.
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All black, formal and professional, flat-heeled plain shoe with an instep.
These should be of a material that can be polished.
No trainers, plimsolls, suede/canvas shoes or boots to be worn.
Heels may not be higher than 5cm (2in) for safety reasons on stairs in school.
See Uniform Acceptability Check below.
We do not accept trainers as alternative footwear on medical grounds as other wide, supportive shoes are available.
Optional Uniform Items:
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Grey plain long-sleeved V-neck jumper or grey long-sleeved cardigan.
These are permitted if worn under blazers and not visible below hem or cuffs of blazer.
No branded logos or pattern. -
Knee length black drop waist pleated skirt with the Chosen Hill School logo below the waist band.
Only the skirts approved by the school and provided by our uniform supplier are acceptable.
The skirt should not be shorter than 5cm above the top of the knee, or longer, when the student is standing.
There should not be a gap between the bottom of the shirt and the skirt. -
Black formal tailored school shorts.
Any other shorts are not acceptable. -
Plain white formal, short sleeved, collared, work-style shirt.
The shirt must be tucked in.
There should not be a gap between the bottom of the shirt and the trousers or skirt. -
Plain black or grey tights.
White socks over tights are not permitted. -
A functional plain black belt may be worn to hold up the trousers.
No wide or fashion belts. -
A white short-sleeved polo shirt with the school logo may be worn without a tie in Terms 5 and 6 only.
PE Uniform Requirements:
The school has made a number of changes in a move towards gender neutrality. This is still not completely possible, as the school is required to work within the guidance of certain sports governing bodies that continue to require specific equipment and dress codes. The school has changed to darker colours to help maintain the longevity of the PE kit and to keep the cost as low as possible.
We made some changes to our compulsory PE dress code in 23/24. Therefore, from Sept 25, Years 7, 8 and 9 are required to wear the PE dress code outlined below. Years 10-11 can continue to wear their existing PE items but please could we ask that when you are ready to replace them, you do so with the ‘new’ PE dress code below.
Compulsory PE ITEMS
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Optional pe items
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All branded items/items with the school logo can be purchased from our approved supplier, Monkhouse School Wear.
PE Uniform examples
Acceptable footwear examples
Unacceptable footwear examples
Acceptable trouser examples
Unacceptable trouser examples
Second Hand Uniform
Chosen Hill School holds a wide selection of good quality second hand uniform. If you are interested in purchasing second hand uniform, please contact office@chosen-hill.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a time to come into school.
Uniform Loan
The school holds a selection of uniform that will be loaned to a student if they arrive in school wearing any item of uniform that is incorrect.
Uniform Supplier
All branded items i.e. Items with a school logo, can be purchased from the school’s uniform supplier, Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists. The school is helping to keep the cost of uniform down, by reducing some of the branded items as compulsory uniform. This means that although many of our parent will use the school’s uniform supplier, other high street options such as supermarkets are available.