Uniform
Uniform is an important part of school life. It creates an equality across all students and helps them prepare for a working life. A smart uniform that is worn correctly can instill a sense of pride in all students about themselves and the school that they attend. Below is a quick visual guide for parents that sets out in full details our expectations of uniform and appearance.
Shirt
Plain white shirt with a collar, buttoned to the neck and tucked in
Skirt
The Kimberley School Skirt with the school logo
Trousers
Straight black boot cut or straight
Blazer and Tie
The Kimberley School blazer with badge
The Kimberley School tie
Socks or tights
Plain black, grey or natural tights
Plain black socks
Jewellery
Watch
One small stud earring in each ear
Coats / Outerwear
A plain sensible coat that can be worn over the blazer
Polo shirts
T-shirts
Patterned, coloured or T-shirts with logos, worn underneath the school shirt
Shirt with collar worn without the tie
Hoodies of other jumpers
Any other skirt
Skinny or tapered trousers
Jean or denim material
Cropped or 3/4 length trousers
Stitched on pockets
Embellishments or adornments
Any other blazer
Any other tie
Footless, patterned or coloured tights
Bracelets, extra rings, necklaces, hooped or large earrings, ANY facial or body piercings
Denim jackets
Leather/suede jackets
Hoods, sweatshirts or jumpers
Offensive logos or motif
Kimberley School Uniform Guidelines
Students Must Wear Students Must Not Wear
Appearance
Unnatural hair colours, unconventional styles or cuts are not allowed. This includes cut patterns or designs in the hair.
Nail varnish is natural and nails should be a suitable and sensible length for school.
Skirt
The skirt should be touching the top of the knee. The skirt must be purchased from Just Schoolwear.
Top
Blue Polo shirt featuring the school logo
Blue/Black/White long sleeved under-layer
Plain Black Jumper (to be worn over school logo top)
Bottoms
Black/Navy blue shorts
Black/Navy blue tracksuit bottoms
Black/Navy blue leggings
Footwear
Ankle supporting sports trainers
Astro trainers
Studded boots
Socks or tights
Black/Navy blue sport socks
Jewellery
Strictly no jewellery
Any other Polo shirt
Hoodie
Coats
Any other coloured shorts, tracksuit bottoms and leggings.
Tights (these must be removed)
Converse, Vans
Plimsoles (or any flat/non ankle supporting trainers
Tights
All jewellery items must be removed for P.E. lessons
Kimberley School P.E. Uniform Guidelines
Students Must Wear Students Must Not Wear
Appearance
Unnatural hair colours, unconventional styles or cuts are not allowed. This includes cut patterns or designs in the hair.
Nail varnish is natural and nails should be a suitable and sensible length for school.
Suppliers
Our recommended suppliers of uniform are:
Just Schoolwear: www.just-schoolwear.co.uk also known as Academy School Uniforms.
You can visit their Bulwell store where The Kimberley School uniform is stocked all year round:
JUST-SCHOOLWEAR
289 MAIN STREET
BULWELL
NOTTINGHAM
NG6 8ED
There are a number of other local suppliers of uniform, including Hamiltons of Ilkeston and Schoolwear Solutions