School Uniform

Harper Green School insists on high standards of uniform at all times. This makes our school stand out and gives our students a real feeling of identity. School uniform is worn with pride in our community, and we expect students to be correctly dressed and in a full school uniform at all times. This includes walking to and from school.

All students must wear a Harper Green blazer, year tie, trousers or skirt with the school logo on, a white shirt, plain black tights or black knee length socks and plain black flat shoes. Jewellery and nail varnish are not allowed as part of our expectations and any make-up must also be minimal.  Coats must not be worn in the building and can be stored in lockers, student bags or carried around school.

You can purchase our school uniform from Ziggy’s and Smart Clothing.

From September 2025, Harper Green will follow the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024–25 reducing the number of branded items expected to just 4. These are…

• Harper Green branded blazer 
• Harper Green branded skirt OR trousers
• Harper Green tie
• Harper Green PE top

Making Uniform Accessible and Affordable

At Harper Green School, we are committed to making school life accessible, affordable and welcoming for all students.

New Year 7 Students - Free Blazer and Tie from September 2026

We are delighted to provide a free school blazer and tie for all students joining Year 7 from September 2026. This new initiative is designed to support families and help ensure every child starts secondary school feeling proud and part of our school community.

Pre-Loved Uniform Scheme

Our pre-loved scheme continues to offer high-quality, pre-loved uniform items to all students. Through this scheme, students can access clothing that has been carefully checked and cleaned, helping families save money while promoting sustainability. Pre-loved items are also a great way for siblings to share uniform where possible. Along with our reduced branded items, this scheme provides support to all families throughout the school year.

For full details on uniform requirements, pricing and how to access our pre-loved scheme, please email head@harpergreen.net.

*We have some second hand uniform available. Please contact your child's Year Team if you would like access to this.

 Hair

• Hair cannot be shorter than a 1.5 grade.
• Hair should not be extreme. We determine extreme as…
• significant variety in length on the same head (for example a shaved underneath, top knot, shaved sides)
• no artwork, lines or tramlines
• All hair should be in line with the natural colour spectrum. In addition, there should be...
• no block colouring (for example a dip dye or at the roots)
• no stripes (for example highlights) or extreme colour contrasts
• Hair accessories must be discrete, plain and either black, maroon or white.
• Head scarves worn for religious reasons must be plain and either black or maroon.
• The final decision on what is acceptable rests with Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour Attitudes and Personal Development) to ensure consistency. Please contact the school prior to purchase if you would like prior approval.
• Hair at Harper Green

Shoes/footwear

• Shoes should be plain, black, flat and formal.
• They should be sturdy (but not boots) and able to be polished.
• They should be without clear logos, flashes, and different coloured trimmings.
• Please note: Some suppliers may market items as school shoes that do not fit with our description above. Trainers, trainer looking shoes, and canvas footwear is strictly not permitted under any circumstances irrespective of whether it is described as a 'school shoe' when sold. If you are in doubt, please contact the school office for the prior approval of the Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour, Attitudes & Personal Development).
• Acceptable Shoes

Jewellery/Makeup

• There is a NO jewellery policy, except for a watch (Smartwatches are not permitted).
• Any other jewellery will be confiscated by staff. Students will be monitored over time, and persistent offenders will receive escalating consequences.
• Body piercings and adornment of any form are not permitted.
• Nail varnish or acrylic/gel nails are not allowed.
• Extended or false eyelashes are not permitted.
• If a student refuses to comply, this will result in you being invited into school for a meeting and the student being isolated until the requirement is met.

Non-compliance

We want all students in school to follow our expectations. We will provide every opportunity for students to stop and fix any issues.

However, should the student choose not to remove the offending item, accept an alternative form of footwear or be able to stop and fix the issue (hair), then an automatic Isolation will be issued. This may also apply to other issues relating to incorrect uniforms.

 In cases where jewellery, caps, hooded tops or other banned items are brought/ worn, these will be confiscated, a communication sent home, and the item(s) held in the main office until an acknowledgement is received from a parent/carer before being returned. However, in the case of persistent confiscation of any item(s), a parent/ carer will be informed and asked to collect in person.

 Students must accept responsibility for their own personal possessions and equipment whilst on the school site. Please avoid bringing valuable items into school.

 The school will not be held responsible for any item of uniform or equipment lost or stolen in school. 

Guidance on Non-Uniform