Uniform
It is the policy of this school that all students wear a school uniform. This ensures that we have a code of dress which is both attractive and practical and in which there is no social or financial distinction.
The school expects students to conform in terms of personal presentation.
Our school image is important to us and, since first impressions often count, we want our students to present a smart, business-like appearance. This is important on all those occasions when they need to present a positive image, not only of the school community, but also of themselves as individuals.
General Uniform Requirements
- Navy blue Birkdale High School blazer with school logo
- Navy blue Birkdale High School jumper with pale blue trim and logo (optional)
- White shirt
- School tie
- Conventional black school trousers (no fashion alternatives)
- Black socks
- Plain black conventional leather school shoes (no boots, no training shoes, no fashion alternatives). We do not allow any sports wear branded school shoes including Adidas, Asics, Hoka, Nike, New Balance, On Cloud or Puma.
Students who do not attend school in the correct footwear, or do not have a genuine reason, will be issued pumps for the day.
Jewellery is not permitted in school at all. Only wristwatches are allowed to be worn.
Extreme hairstyles are not allowed. Hair shaved shorter than a number 2, hair with tramlines, patterns or unnatural colours are all classed as extreme. Long hair must be tied back neatly at all times.
Outdoor Uniform Requirements
- Plain black, grey or dark blue school coat (grey reflective strips are allowed)
- No hoodies, fleeces, denims, sweatshirts, leather jackets or other fashion alternatives to be worn on the way to or from school
School Bags
- All school bags must be suitable to carry at least two A4 folders
- Drawstring bags can be used to carry PE kit only
Equipment Requirements
Having the right equipment is paramount if students are to complete work to the highest standards. Students are awarded house points for arriving to school fully equipped. Below is a list of the minimum equipment that each student must have for every lesson:
- Black/Blue and coloured pens
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Scientific calculator
- Mini whiteboard/ whiteboard pen
- Transparent pencil case
Equipment will be checked each morning by their form tutor.
PE Uniform Requirements
- Navy blue rugby top with school logo (outdoor) – optional
- Navy blue polo top with school logo (indoor)
- Navy blue shorts
- Navy blue football socks (outdoor)
- Plain white sports socks (indoor)
- Football boots with studs
- Shin pads
- Gum shield
- Trainers with non-marking soles/no black soles
- Optional tracksuit
Monkhouse Schoolwear
A provider of our uniforms is Monkhouse Schoolwear who have a shop in Crosby.
