Uniform

For full details please read our Uniform Policy.

WHERE TO BUY

All branded items such as the Priory jumper and Priory polo shirt can be purchased from our supplier: Intersport 53 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2AN. Telephone 01273 475235. Website: gameforlife.co.uk

Non-branded items such as suitable black school trousers and plain black shoes are available from a wide range of high street and online retailers.

COMPULSORY UNIFORM FOR ALL PUPILS

• Navy blue jumper with Priory School badge purchased from our supplier (Intersport – Lewes).  
• Navy blue polo shirt with Priory School badge purchased from our suppliers (Intersport - Lewes).  
• Black school trousers. Trousers must be plain, without any logos or additional colouring.
• Plain black flat shoes/ trainers, without any logos or additional colouring, i.e. no coloured panels, stitching, laces, logos, eyelets or other embellishments.

The following are not school trousers and are not acceptable:

• Jeans or denim
• Leggings
• Cargo trousers
• Joggers or tracksuit bottoms

Students wishing to wear a belt should ensure that it is a discreet, simple, thin, plain, black or grey belt only.

JEWELLERY

Students are permitted to wear:

• A watch 
• Stud ear-rings. 

Body & facial piercings are not encouraged; however, single nose studs are acceptable.

Please note that any piercings must be removed for PE.

Additional jewellery is not permitted.

HAIR

We discourage extreme styles, bleaches or dyes that are in strong contrast to natural hair colours. Any student considering a drastic change of style is advised to speak with their Head of Year before doing so.

We welcome natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with students' racial, ethnic, or cultural identities.

MAKE-UP

Should students wish to wear make-up, they should ensure that it is reasonable, discreet and natural-looking. False nails and eyelashes are not permitted.

OPTIONAL SUMMER UNIFORM

• Navy blue polo shirt with Priory School badge purchased from our suppliers. 
• Plain black PE shorts or plain black tailored school shorts. (Terms 1, 5 and 6 only)
• Plain black, grey or white short socks.
• Totally black, flat shoes (not boots) with no additional colour whatsoever, e.g. no coloured panels, stitching, laces, logos, eyelets or other embellishments.
• Students wishing to wear a belt should ensure that it is a discreet, simple, thin, plain, black or grey belt only.
• No cycling shorts

POLITICAL SLOGANS AND ICONOGRAPHY

Priory School is committed to maintaining an environment that is inclusive, kind and respectful for all.

In line with this, we request that students do not wear, display, or carry items (including clothing, badges, accessories, or alterations to uniform) that:

• promote or oppose a political party, candidate, campaign, or current political issue;

• display political slogans, statements, or campaign messages;

• promote or oppose organisations, movements, or causes where these may reasonably be regarded as political in nature;

• could reasonably be interpreted as seeking to influence the political views of others within the school community.

This includes, but is not limited to, printed slogans, logos, symbols, flags, or iconography attached to, worn with, or displayed on school uniform or personal items on site.

EQUALITY AND PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS

This request does not prevent students from promoting equality, dignity and respect, including support for people with characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 (for example, race, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment).

In general, expressions of support for equality for protected characteristics will not be considered a breach of this policy, provided they:

• are not linked to a political party, campaign, or slogan;

• are respectful and inclusive of others;

• reflect the school’s values and expectations.