Uniform

We are proud of our school uniform, which is worn by all students in Years 7 to 11.  Parents will understand that by accepting a place at The Broxbourne School, they have undertaken to ensure that their child attends in the correct uniform every day.

UNIFORM AND SCHOOL RULES

Trouser Uniform Trouser Uniform Kilt Uniform
Year 7 & 8 Year 9, 10 & 11 Year 7 - 11
  • School blazer (cherry) *
  • Dark grey trousers
  • White shirt
  • School House tie*
  • Plain grey V-neck jumper
  • Plain dark socks
  • Sensible black or dark brown shoes
  • School blazer (black plain single breasted jacket)*
  • Dark grey or black trousers
  • White shirt
  • School House tie *
  • Plain black V-neck jumper
  • Plain dark socks
  • Sensible black or dark brown shoes
  • School kilt with House badge *
  • Plain blue blouse with revere collar*
  • Cherry V-neck sweater in classic design from supplier *
  • Black, navy or natural tights
  • Black, navy or white socks
  • Sensible black or dark brown shoes

We encourage pupils to present themselves well by taking a pride in their appearance, especially uniform.  This is part of the Home/School agreement made when accepting a place at the school.  Pupils should not accessorise uniform with jewellery, boots, scarves and cardigans, but should stick to the items specified on the uniform list.

During cold weather a coat of a style suitable for school may be worn. There must be no emblems, letters or numbers on outdoor clothing, no denim, leather, tracksuit tops or hoodies. Footwear includes sensible black or dark brown shoes, suitable for school avoiding extreme fashion; no boots of any kind or black trainers; hooded tops are not permitted. Printed or branded T-shirts must not be worn under shirts and blouses, and hoodies are forbidden. Hats and hoods should not be worn in the school buildings.

No extreme hair styles or unnatural dyes are permitted. Hair should not be shorter than 1cm or number 2.

No jewellery may be worn except (a) a small cross or medallion, (b) a simple chain necklace, gold or silver metal, (c) a small ring of personal significance. 

For pierced ears, one earring in each earlobe is allowed so long as they are small, plain studs or small rings (sleepers) of gold or silver metal. No additional piercings. Ankle chains are not permitted.

No make-up must be worn which includes artificial nails.  Nails must be kept short. No false nails or eyelashes. Pupils will be removed from lessons if they ignore this school rule. 

Specific school uniform items (marked *) and sportswear can be purchased from ORC Printwear Ltd in Nazeing, Smiths Schoolwear in Enfield and Pro Sports Kit UK.  Recycled uniforms are available from FOTBS – FOTBS@hotmail.co.uk