Longdendale High School

Compulsory items of school uniform are outlined below. Our Uniform Policy can be found here

School Blazer

Navy blue blazer displaying the Longdendale High School logo. Sleeves are not to be rolled up.

Jumper/Tank Top

Charcoal grey V neck jumper or tank top. From September 2025 it is no longer a requirement that the jumper displays the school logo. Jumpers can be worn either tucked in or untucked.

SCHOOL Tie

Ties are to be worn with 5 stripes visible (no more than 5cm above the waist). The school office will advise on the correct colour tie for your child’s year group. These are available to purchase through Parent Pay and the current cost is £4.50.

Trousers

Dark grey or charcoal tailored school trousers, worn full length to the ankle. No jeans/denim or skinny trousers. No leggings/footless tights.

Skirt

Skirts are to be at least 20” in length, dark grey or charcoal in colour and pleated. From September 2025 it is no longer a requirement that the skirt displays the school logo. Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist. Tights must be worn with a skirt.

Shirt

White shirt with collar that buttons to the top. Shirts should be tucked in at all times.

Tights

Compulsory when a skirt is worn. Plain black. At least 60 denier. No patterns. Socks must not be worn over the top of tights.

Socks

Plain black. No frills or bows. Not worn over tights.

Shoes

Plain black shoes. No boots, including Kickers ankle boots. No canvas shoes, shell toe pumps, trainers or sports shoe brands such as Adidas, Nike, Converse, Puma etc.

PE Shirt

Navy and sky blue shirt displaying the Longdendale High School logo.

PE Hoodie or Sweatshirt (optional)

Navy and sky blue hoodie or navy crew neck sweatshirt displaying the Longdendale High School logo.

PE Tracksuit Trousers

Navy trousers displaying the school logo. One item of the tracksuit trousers, shorts or leggings must be worn for PE.

PE Shorts

Navy and sky blue shorts displaying the school logo. Navy football socks to be worn with shorts. One item of the tracksuit trousers, shorts or leggings must be worn for PE.

PE Leggings

Plain navy leggings. One item of the tracksuit trousers, shorts or leggings must be worn for PE.

PE Socks

Plain socks. Navy football socks to be worn with shorts.

PE Footwear

Trainers or football boots. Suitable dance shoes will be required for GCSE Dance.

Shin Pads

Shin pads are required for football lessons, matches and clubs. Must be worn with navy football socks during this activity.

STOCKISTS

Items displaying the Longdendale High School logo can only be purchased from our official stockists as listed below. Non branded items can be purchased from either our stockists or from any high street retailer.

Uniform and equipment expectations

Students are expected to maintain high standards in regards to their uniform and are expected to meet the following expectations:

Jewellery

A wrist watch (not a smart watch) may be worn but no other jewellery is permitted. This includes piercings - no earrings, nose studs, tongue studs or other visible piercings. New piercings cannot be covered or replaced with a retainer, they need to be removed.

Make up

Make up must be discreet and natural with no false eyelashes or extreme eyebrows.

Nails

No nail varnish, gel, acrylic or false nails are permitted.

Hair

No extreme hair styles such as shaved patterns or stripes. Hair should not be unnatural in colour. Hair accessories should be plain black, grey or navy. Head scarves should be plain navy. Long hair must be tied back during PE.

Bag

A strong waterproof bag, large enough to hold an A4 folder is expected to be brought to school each day.

Outdoor Wear

All outdoor wear including jackets, scarves, gloves or hoodies are not to be worn whilst in the school building.

Summer uniform

Any change to the uniform, as a result of warmer weather, will be up to the discretion of the Head of School.

Pre-loved uniform

We offer good quality pre-loved uniform at an affordable price. All items are cleaned and ironed, packed in clear bags, ready to be worn. This is available to purchase on Parent Pay year round and is also offered at our Parents’ evenings throughout the year. Free sanitary products are also available at these events.

For upcoming Parents' evening dates, please see here.

If you have items of uniform you would like to donate, we would love to be able to offer these at future events. Please hand any donations in to our school office – thank you.

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