Our compulsory items of branded uniform are:  
School Blazer, School Skirt, School tie (if a button up shirt is worn), School PE top 

All other items of uniform and PE kit, listed below, do not need to display the school logo and can be purchased from any retailer.  

A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students and anyone arriving at school in non-uniform clothing should expect to be sent home to change or to work independently, under supervision. 

Our uniform policy aims to achieve: 

• A sense of pride, community and belonging
• A feeling that students are all equal to their peers
• Positive Behaviour for Learning
• Preparing students for dress codes in the world of work
• Protecting students from social pressures to dress in a particular way 

The correct uniform code is as follows with clarification shown in the attached images. Branded items can be purchased from School Uniform Direct, 1 Park Court, 1 Pyrford Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6SD. Telephone:020 8646 4777; Online: https://www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk/schools 

Uniform Requirements  

• Compulsory branded item: Black blazer with school badge (coats or hoodies are not to be worn in the school building) 
• White shirt to be worn tucked in or V neck blouse 
• School tie to be worn, with ten stripes showing if wearing a shirt that buttons to the neck 
• BDB logo skirt only (compulsory branded item), or plain black tailored full-length trousers (not jeans/leggings or any trousers which show the shape of the leg)
• Plain black low-heeled shoes (not backless or canvas/boots) 

Uniform Rules 

• All items of clothing should be clearly marked with the student’s name.
• Coats and hoodies are not to be worn inside the school building.
• Skirts the school logo should be visible. 
• Trousers are to be full-length (not cropped/above the ankle) and plain (no decorative buttons). Very low cut hipsters, pinstripes, jeans, cords or leggings which show the shape of the leg are not acceptable. Jeans sold as ‘trousers’ which are denim cotton or have obvious stitching/studs on pockets are not acceptable. 
• Broad fashion belts are not part of the uniform and must not be worn. 
• The dress code is for black leather/synthetic shoes. Training shoes are only to be worn for PE and students should not have to be asked to change back into shoes during the school day. Backless or black canvas shoes (Vans or Converses) or boots are not acceptable. 
• Jewellery Earrings should be studs, no sleepers of any size. Nose piercings must be a single stud if worn.
• Make up is allowed. This will be at the discretion of staff. Acrylic nails must not prevent participating in practical subjects 
• Head scarves/hijabs may be worn for religious reasons. Hijabs should be plain black without decoration. Scarves and pashmina shawls are outdoor clothing and need to be removed on entering the school building. 
• Hooded Tops must not be worn at any time. If they are seen they will be confiscated until the end of the school day. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Head of Year. If you are unsure regarding any item of uniform, please bring the item into school for us to check that it is line with our policy. We are very grateful for your ongoing support. 

Uniform Dress Code 

Physical Education Kit and participation policy 

The Bishop David Brown Physical Education department is a fully inclusive department and all students are required to take part in their Physical Education lesson. The modern PE lesson incorporates several roles, including performance, coaching, officiating and leadership during of the lesson. This means that even when a student is unable to take part in the practical part of PE they are still required to get changed into their PE as they can undertake another role within the lessons.  

Football boots or Astro are compulsory for the Astro turf and trainers or astro shoes are compulsory for the sports hall and other activities. All students are expected to change into PE kit, examples shown below: 

Compulsory item: BDB branded PE polo shirt 

Plain black items of PE kit are a suitable replacement for the other items.