PERSONAL PRESENTATION, UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
All students at The Westleigh School are expected to wear our approved school uniform, which is both smart and practical. We believe that this provides our students with a sense of identity and promotes a sense of belonging within our school community.
Uniform can be purchased from JayMax Uniform (St. Helens) or Rainbow Uniforms (Leigh)
At The Westleigh School, we believe that first impressions are important and for this reason, we expect our students to present themselves in a smart, business-like appearance at all times. By consistently wearing our school uniform to the highest standards, students are not only presenting a positive image of our school community, but also of themselves, as individuals.
IN ALL CASES, STUDENTS NOT CONFORMING TO THE STANDARDS CONSIDERED TO BE ACCEPTABLE, WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF OUR SCHOOL POLICY ON UNIFORM AND PERSONAL PRESENTATION, WILL BE ISOLATED UNTIL THE ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED.
In order to meet the required standard, students are expected to wear our school uniform correctly, e.g. shirt tucked in, top button fastened, school tie correctly worn (7 stripes below the knot) and blazer sleeves rolled down.
Furthermore, in meeting the expected standard for Personal Presentation, students must conform to the following requirements:
- Hairstyles which are considered extreme in any way are NOT acceptable e.g. shaved heads, patterned shaving, ‘mullet’ cuts, unnatural or two-tone colours
- Haircuts shorter than a No 2 blade are NOT allowed
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We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black staff and students’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We therefore, welcome Afro-textured hair worn in the following styles afros, locs, twists and braids. |
- Excessive use of make-up is NOT acceptable – students wearing makeup which is plainly visible, will be expected to remove it
- Nail varnish and the wearing of false nails is NOT allowed
- Piercings of any description are NOT allowed.
CONFISCATION
If any student is seen to be wearing jewellery or personal items, that are not in line with our uniform policy, the member of staff concerned will confiscate the item in the first instance. The item will be put into an envelope, clearly labelled with the student’s name and it will be placed in a lockable cupboard in Student Reception.
Students will be allowed to collect the confiscated item at the end of the same school day from Student Reception. If any item is confiscated from the same student on more than one occasion in any half-term, Parents/Carers may be asked to collect the confiscated item from school.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
All students at The Westleigh School are expected to have basic equipment with them every day to ensure that they are ready for learning:
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Equipment |
All students MUST have following items on a daily basis: A fully charged Ipad with a fully charged Ipad Pen Pencil case with black and green pen, pencil and a ruler |
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Reading Book |
Students MUST have an age appropriate reading book with them every day |
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PE Kit |
Students must bring their full PE kit on each day when PE is timetabled. |
All students are expected to wear our school uniform as required and listed below:
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Uniform Option 1 |
Uniform Option 2 |
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Shirt |
This MUST have a top button that is fastened at all times. |
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School Tie |
Academic Year 2025/26 the colouring system is:-
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Trousers |
This item MUST be a tailored style and must NOT be denim, ‘skinny’, ‘slim fit’, 'flares' or tightly fitting. |
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Skirts |
This item is a bespoke, grey tartan/checked skirt, which is worn knee length. This item MUST be purchased from our approved suppliers. |
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Jumper |
This optional item is only available from our approved suppliers |
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Footwear |
This MUST be a plain black shoe without logos – boots, sandals, pumps, training/sports shoes, sliders, flipflops, sports brands or high heels will NOT be allowed. |
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Outdoor Coat |
This optional item must NOT have any highly visible logos which are coloured (e.g. white, red, green, orange or yellow) – sweatshirts or hoodies are NOT allowed to be worn as an outdoor coat |
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Students must NOT wear any of the following items: hoodies, sweatshirts, baseball caps, boots or trainers Mobile phones must remain out of sight and silent during the school day. If a phone is seen or heard, it will be confiscated and kept securely until the end of the day. This policy helps maintain a focused, respectful learning environment for all students. |
PE KIT : 2025/26
If students are unable to physically participate they MUST bring a note to their lesson with their PE kit so that they can participate in the role of a coach / umpire or official.
Please be aware that studded boots are essential for students wishing to participate in competitive rugby games because trainers / astro boots or moulded boots DO NOT provide a sure enough footing on wet grass. Moulded boots / Astroturf trainers are ideal for all other outdoor lessons.
Students MUST wear the correct PE kit for all lessons. The students are encouraged to check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
All students are expected to have the required PE kit available from our approved suppliers:
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Outdoor PE Kit
Additional Compulsory items
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Indoor PE Kit
Additional Compulsory items
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Please be aware that studded boots are essential for boys’ outdoor lessons as training shoes DO NOT provide a sure enough footing on wet grass.
Students MUST wear the correct PE kit for all lessons and students may shower after every lesson if they wish to do so.
Students are encouraged to bring their tracksuits for outdoor lessons.
If students are unable to participate as a performer they are expected to bring a note to their lesson and must still bring their PE kit so that they can participate within another role ie coach / umpire / official.
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Parents and Carers are encouraged to ensure that all items of school uniform and equipment are clearly labelled with the student’s name. |
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