The information in the table below details the uniform expectations at Hornchurch High School. These items of school uniform are required (not optional) elements of our uniform policy.
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Plain dark outdoor coat – no large logos or writing | Plain dark outdoor coat – no large logos or writing |
| Plain navy blue blazer with school badge | Plain navy blue blazer with school badge |
| Plain dark grey/black trousers | Plain navy blue box pleated skirt Plain dark grey/black trousers |
| Long sleeved white shirt Short sleeved white shirt (Summer Term only) | Long sleeved white shirt Short sleeved white shirt (Summer Term only) |
| School tie – colour according to year group | School tie – colour according to year group |
| V-neck navy blue long sleeved jumper with school logo | V-neck navy blue long sleeved jumper or cardigan with school logo |
| Plain black socks | Plain black tights or ankle socks |
| Flat black plain leather shoes with an enclosed toe | Flat black plain leather shoes with an enclosed toe |
| Girls can wear a hijab if they wish, the colour should be dark / neutral and plain. No face veils can be worn. | |
| No other adaptations to the school uniform are permitted | No other adaptations to the school uniform are permitted |
Jewellery and Hair
The only jewellery permitted is a wristwatch. Any piercings, must be carried out at the start of the 6 week summer holiday and removed before the start of the September term. Plasters over piercings and see through ‘transparent’ piercings are not permitted under any circumstances.
Nail varnish or acrylic nails are not permitted and no form of make-up should be visible.
Hair should be only natural colour. Any dyed hair must also be of a colour that only could naturally grow. Hair should not be shaved below a ‘Number 2’ grade. No lines, patterns or additional shavings in hair or eye-brows are permitted.
Items not permitted
Please do not be swayed by the comment ‘but everyone else does’ – this is not the case. In reasonableness, we acknowledge that accidents can happen (eg. a lost tie) and uniform becomes incomplete. In such circumstances, a note from the parent to the student’s form tutor explaining the situation keeps everyone informed. Jewellery is not allowed for several reasons; health and safety, risk of loss and a distraction from learning.
The following clothing items are not permitted:
- Denim style jackets
- Hoodies
- Boots, half-boots, canvas shoes or any trainers
Where to purchase our uniform
Our uniform can be purchased form Havering School Wear (www.haveringschoolwear.co.uk). Some specific items of school uniform (including ties and items which bear the school logo, including blazers and PE kit) can only be purchased at Havering School Wear. Other generic items of school uniform (such as socks or shirts) can be purchased more widely.
We are introducing a Uniform Swap Shop in 2023-2024 and further details will be published in due course.
