At Hinchingbrooke we believe that a school uniform gives a sense of belonging and pride in the school whilst ensuring equality amongst students. In addition, a smart appearance contributes positively to the students’ attitude to work and study; it also significantly influences how the school is portrayed to the general public.
Students must wear full school uniform (including acceptable footwear) on all school occasions and on the way to and from school. School uniform is an important feature of Hinchingbrooke School and on accepting a place for your child at the school you agree to support us in this matter.
Staff will conduct regular checks to ensure that uniform standards are maintained. So please read the guidelines for uniform and PE sports kit.
From September 2026 state funded schools in England need to limit compulsory branded uniform and PE items to a maximum of three (four if a tie is required). This new rule, introduced under the Children’s Well-being and Schools Act aims to reduce uniform costs for parents and carers.
Hinchingbrooke’s compulsory uniform and PE items are indicated below with an asterisk (*). All other uniform and PE items are either optional or can be purchased from retailers other than Price & Buckland.
Compulsory uniform and PE items are indicated below with an asterisk (*)
Blazer* Black with school badge (in House colour on breast pocket)
Skirt ‘Granite Grey’ pleated tartan skirt from Price & Buckland
Trousers Mid-Grey (not charcoal) school trousers
Shorts Mid-Grey (not charcoal) school tailored shorts
Shirt Traditional white blouse/shirt with collar to take a tie. These must be tucked into the trousers or skirt
Tie* Bottle green clip-on tie with coloured stripes to represent the year group (white, black, bronze, silver or gold stripe which progresses with the year group through the years at school) or Prefect tie (certain Year 11s only)
Jumper Long sleeved grey jumper with bottle green stripe or bottle green jumper with grey stripe from Price & Buckland (this should only be worn under the blazer except in the final half term in the Summer where blazers do not need to be worn)
Socks Plain, unbranded dark socks
Tights Plain black or natural colour tights
Shoes Plain black formal sensible leather shoes
Unacceptable Uniform
Skirts rolled over on the waistband
Trousers no hipsters, jean-style, frayed, clingy, lycra decorated or casual trousers
Jumpers only school jumpers are permitted, no hoodies or non-school jumpers. School jumpers can only be worn under the blazer, not instead of the blazer
Socks no coloured/white/patterned/sports or fluffy socks
Tights no patterned or ripped tights
Shoes Casual shoes/trainers of any kind are unacceptable. Boots, shoes with logos, symbols, flashes of colour or brand names are not acceptable
Students do not have to wear their school blazer in the second half of the Summer term each academic year. However, they are not allowed to wear a replacement garment as the idea is to help students to stay cool in the warmer weather. Students may continue to wear their blazer in the second half of the Summer term if they so wish.
Students whose uniform does not match requirements may not be allowed to access normal lessons or free time. No variations from, or adaptations or additions to this dress list are allowed. Persistent, open defiance of the uniform regulations will be deemed a serious breach of school discipline.
Compulsory uniform and PE items are indicated below with an asterisk (*)
Please see Hinchingbrooke’s PE uniform below. Students should bring the appropriate PE kit for the activity they will be doing. Please ask your PE teacher if you are unsure what equipment is needed.
If a student is injured or unable to physically participate in PE, we kindly ask that a parent/carer issues a note in the students’ planner identifying the reason they are unable to take part. Students are expected to still bring their PE kit and get changed for the lesson, as they will be taking on a different role such as officiating or coaching. This will also keep their uniform clean and dry to get changed into at the end of the lesson. Thank you for your understanding.
Students who have PE or Dance Period 5 do not have to change back into their uniform for the journey home if they so wish.
| Boy’s PE Kit | Compulsory
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| Girl’s PE Kit | Compulsory
Advised
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Hair should look natural. Religious headwear is permitted – please bring in a letter from home to state this. In practical subjects (PE, Science & DT) it is essential that hair is tied up for Health & Safety reasons.
Students are allowed to wear unobtrusive make-up and nail varnish (acrylics, gels or any kind of false nail are not allowed) and false eyelashes are also not permitted. As nail varnish is not permitted in Food and Nutrition lessons, students may need to wear gloves in this lesson if they are wearing nail varnish.
Students may wear one ring, a watch and two plain stud earrings in each ear. Earrings should fit close to the ear; no hoops, drops or expanders. No facial piercings or other jewellery, including bracelets, are permitted.
Students who wish to have additional piercings should do so at the beginning of the 6-week summer holiday to avoid any potential conflict over the removal of piercings during the school day during term time.
In practical subjects (PE, Science & DT) it is essential that jewellery is removed for Health & Safety reasons. If students need to wear an item of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, they should bring in a letter from home stating this.
Students should come well prepared for schoolwork. They will need their exercise books, basic writing equipment, a reading book, their Knowledge Organiser folder, Self-Quizzing book and their planners every day. They may also need PE kit, ingredients and an apron for Food and Nutrition. Mathematics equipment including a calculator will also be needed. Items such as calculators, pens, rulers etc can be purchased in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
Students are expected to bring basic stationery items with them on a daily basis. All students must have at least:
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These items can be bought individually, or in a pack, from the Learning Resource Centre (LRC). Students may also need mathematical equipment such as a protractor and a compass at certain times during the year.
| Pencil | 10p | Eraser | 10p | Pen | 10p |
| Ruler | 15p | Sharpener | 15p | Calculator | £12 |
| Protractor | 10p | Compass | 50p | Pencil Case | 40p |
| Exam pencil case with essential items for an exam £1.20 | |||||
Year Group Tie Colours for the Academic Year 2026-2027
For clarity, the students maintain the same tie for their 5 years in school.
Therefore, from September 2026 the format of ties will be:
Year 7 – Silver stripe tie
Year 8 – Gold stripe tie
Year 9 – White stripe tie
Year 10 – Black stripe tie
Year 11 – Bronze stripe tie
Year 7 in September 2026 will inherit the Silver stripe tie from the outgoing Year 11s
Price & Buckland is the main school uniform provider. Please be aware that the PE kit can ONLY be purchased through Price & Buckland.
Price and Buckland Information
You can place a uniform order direct with Price & Buckland, via the link below, for delivery to your home address and this will be received within 2 – 5 working days. Otherwise orders placed for delivery to school will be sent to the school only twice a month (2nd and 4th Monday). The school will arrange delivery via your child’s form tutor where possible, unless you wish to collect direct from the Main School Reception between 9am – 4pm from the Tuesday after the delivery date. Please note summer holiday collection dates can be found on the Home Page of the website.
The school is not able to accept any returns and we cannot be held responsible for any incorrect, damaged or incomplete orders. Any problems relating to your uniform orders have to be directed to Price and Buckland at the address/number below:
The Price & Buckland website gives parents and carers the following benefits:
- Parents with children at different schools will be able to order from multiple schools with ease
- Parents will be able to spread payment across 3 months through Klarna
- Parents will be prompted how close they are to the free delivery threshold
- Parents will have more payment options with the introduction of Apple Pay and Google Pay
To further help parents and carers with online ordering, Price and Buckland have produced a ‘How to Order’ video and a ‘Sizing Information’ video. These videos can be found on the Price and Buckland website Hinchingbrooke School (pbuniform-online.co.uk). Please go to the HELP section at the top of the screen, then click on How to order or you can simply use the following links:
https://www.pbuniform-online.co.uk/howtoorder
https://www.pbuniform-online.co.uk/sizing-information
Tesco
TESCO garments are managed by MyClothing. The links below are represented by each House to make sure the correct badge is used for blazers:
If you need financial support to purchase uniform please contact the appropriate Student Support Officer to discuss.
Please note if you place an order through the Summer and have not received a confirmation email then it will not be processed and ready for collection until we return in September 2026.
Uniformd is a really easy way for parents and carers to purchase second-hand uniform at affordable prices. On the Uniformd website simply select ‘Hinchingbrooke School’ to view our current stock.
For this system to work effectively we rely on donations of preloved uniform which can be dropped off at our Main Reception at any time during the school day.