The information & files below gives full details of the School's new uniform and expectations.
If you have any questions regarding your child's uniform, please contact your child's Year Leader.
New uniform supplier
For the new uniform the supplier is 'Uniform-Direct'. We have a dedicated shop page on their website showing just the relevant clothing at
https://www.uniform-direct.com/acatalog/Kingsdown-School.html. There will also be a pop-up shop on the school site in July (see further below).
Overview of the new uniform
The new uniform takes effect for all in September 2018. The new PE kit will see a transition year and will be compulsory from September 2019.
Detailed description of the new uniform is within our Dress Code. Price guides are in the communication updates further down below.
Dress Code
At Kingsdown School, we have the highest standards, and the presentation of our uniform is no exception. Our uniform must be worn with pride at all times. The expectations are clearly outlined in this linked document below, and there are no exceptions.
Kingsdown School Uniform & Dress Code Policy from Sept 18
Arrangements & Offers
Year 6 (starting as Year 7 in Sept 2018) - Opportunity to purchase a Blazer and tie for a one off special offer of £22.00 at one of the 'Pop-up shops' in July (see further below for details on the Pop-up shops). Please note, this offer is not available online. Full details within the update links below.
Current Year 7-9 (who will be Years 8 to 10 in Sept 2018) - We had an introductory offer of a blazer and tie package in June which has now expired. Those who ordered the reduced rate pack should expect delivery in July. Delivered blazers which are not fitting can be swapped for another size at one of the pop-up shops (see below)
Current Year 10 (who will be Year 11 in Sept 2018) - will be provided with a blazer and tie free of charge, with the request that the items are donated back to the school or to other students/siblings at the end of the academic year.
All students eligible for
Free School Meals will be provided with a Blazer and tie free of charge, see details on the pop-up shop below.
Pop-up shop
The supplier will be in school on the 6th, 12th, & 19th July between 3.10pm to 7pm, where clothing can be sized and purchased, or replacements arranged if previously ordered clothing does not fit.
All students eligible for Free School Meals will be provided with a Blazer and tie free of charge, please ensure you have evidence of eligibility with you.
Communication updates
We have been sending updates to parents regarding the uniform changes over the last few months. Information on this page is just a brief outline, please read the updates below for further explanations and details regarding the new uniform.
New Uniform info (published March 2018)
Uniform update (published May 2018)
Uniform update - new starters (published June 2018)
Kingsdown School Uniform & Dress Code Policy from Sept 18 (updated March 2018)
