School uniform
Uniform guidelines
Hove Park School uniform supports our school’s aspirational ethos and is an important part in raising standards for all students. We believe that a school in which the uniform is smart and consistent provides the opportunity for all students to stand out by way of their abilities and talents. Our full school uniform policy can be viewed here.
The school uniform for Years 7-11 is:
- Hove Park School blazer
- Hove Park School tie
- Plain white shirt
- Plain black tailored trousers with dark socks, Hove Park black skirt with black tights/ white ankle socks
- Hove Park School jumper/cardigan
- Plain black leather/equivalent shoes with a low heel
- Items described as plain must have no patterns, markings or logos
The following items are not permitted:
- Black jeans or similar with studs or rivets
- Chinos
- Leggings
- Hooded, tracksuit tops or denim jackets
School ties can be purchased from the main office at both campuses for £6
The school PE kit is as follows:
Compulsory Items
- EITHER leggings or shorts with logo or plain unbranded navy shorts/plain unbranded black leggings
- EITHER rugby top or Midlayer
- Supportive Trainers not canvas
- Plain navy unbranded or HPS T-shirt
- Football socks with logo or plain navy - unbranded
- Gum shield (for contact rugby only)
All items can be bought from Logo Schoolwear - https://www.logo-schoolwear.co.uk/
Optional Items
- Football Boots are desirable but can be borrowed from the school if necessary
- Athletics vest
- Skort
- Base layers
- Plain navy tracksuit bottoms
- Shin Pads strongly advised for football
Religious Observance
Items of clothing that are worn as part of a students’ religious observance are permitted, but we ask that parents and carers try to accommodate the style and ethos of the school.
Jewellery
We allow one stud or sleeper per ear and one ring only. No facial piercings whatsoever are acceptable in school at any time and jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.
Hairstyles
Extreme styles, bleaches or dyes that are in blatant contrast to natural hair colours are not acceptable or considered part of the school uniform. Likewise, shaved insignia in hairstyles is not allowed. Make up, if worn must be discreet.
General appearance
Students must at all times wear their uniform in a smart presentable manner; Shirts, ties and skirts must be worn appropriately and outdoor coats must be removed on entering the building.
School uniform can be purchased all year round via the following website: www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk
Sixth Form
Sixth Form students are not expected to wear Hove Park School uniform but should be dressed appropriately for a school setting.