KEHS students are expected to dress appropriately and smartly whilst at school, travelling to and from school and on the games field.
Wearing the KEHS uniform with pride is part of a student’s commitment to the community and is a sign of respect for and loyalty to the school.
All garments and other property, including purses, stationery, watches and calculators, must be clearly named. Regular checks take place in school to ensure all items are labelled.
Any queries about school uniforms should be directed to the Assistant Head (Pastoral).
Blazer
Special KEHS blazer, to be worn travelling to and from school as well as during the school day. In particularly adverse weather conditions, girls may wear a coat of their choosing over the top of their blazer, e.g. a waterproof anorak
Scarves
Any coloured scarf may be worn as outdoor clothing with the school blazer
Sweaters
KEHS green jumper in 3rd -U4th years (Year 7-9).
L5th and U5th (Year 10 & 11) wear the black KEHS jumper.
Skirts
A choice of two styles of skirt. These should be knee length and should not be rolled up. Only regulation skirts bearing the white Tudor rose emblem may be worn.
Trousers
Only black, regulation trousers bearing the white Tudor rose emblem may be worn.
Blouses
Any white revere (open neck) blouse or green KEHS (Trutex brand) open neck blouse, long or short sleeved. No t-shirt should be visible at the neck.
All incoming Thirds should wear a white blouse (any brand).
Pupils in other year groups may wear either a white blouse or green (Trutex) blouse.
Footwear
Shoes or ankle boots should be formal, black and polishable (made from leather or imitation leather, but not patent). Footwear should be obviously branded, stitching should be black, and labels should not protrude from the shoe or boot. Canvas, pumps, Converse style trainers and sports trainers must not be worn. If there are extenuating medical circumstances requiring specialist footwear, please supply a signed note from parent/guardian.
Socks/tights
Black socks, ankle or knee length, or black tights. Either tights or socks should be worn.
PE Kit
All girls must have:
- a black regulation games skort or plain black shorts.
- a school sports shirt.
- a school hooded sweatshirt.
- a pair of school hockey socks.
- shin pads which cover the lower leg.
- a pair of plain black joggers (must not have any stripes or motifs.)
- a pair of trainers.
- a pair of multi-purpose all-weather shoes with grip suitable for use on Astroturf.
- a plain one-piece swimming costume and swimming cap of any colour.
- a sports bag to keep kit in.
- for girls who wear religious bangles in PE lessons, sweat wrist bands in any colour
The following items are recommended but not compulsory:
- a pair of multi-purpose all-weather shoes with grip suitable for use on Astroturf
- a school black skin base layer that can be worn in cold weather.
- a gum shield for hockey (you may order a gum shield through your dentist or any sports shop).
- Embroidered initials on PE kit are optional.
Girls should not wear PE kit in school unless they have either:
- a practice before school and then a PE lesson before recess.
- a PE lesson in the afternoon followed by an after-school club or match.
- special permission from a teacher.
Good hygiene means that kit which has been worn for physical exercise is unsuitable for wear in classrooms.
Hair
Hair adornments should be simple and in either green, white or black.
Jewellery
Girls are not allowed to wear any jewellery to school other than one small stud earring in each ear. Each stud should measure no more than 0.5 cm and be of either plain gold or silver colour. No hoop earrings or other piercings are allowed, including nose studs. Any items of jewellery which do not meet these criteria will be confiscated and held securely at Reception ready for collection by a parent.
Make-up and nail varnish
Make-up is not considered necessary with school uniform but if it is worn it should be of a discreet nature. Girls will be asked to remove unsuitable make-up. Coloured or gel nail varnish may not be worn.
Lanyards and badges
Lanyards must be KEHS branded (these will be issued to pupils when they join the school).
Only school issued badges may be worn in school and on school trips.
Optional
White lab coats are worn for some science lessons. These can be borrowed from school or girls can bring their own.
You can also download a full list of the school uniform here.
School suppliers
Uniform is only available from the below designated suppliers:
Gogna Schoolwear and Sports Telephone: 0121 523 5572 |
Clive Mark Schoolwear (from 1 July 2025) Email: kingsheath@clivemark.co.uk, |
