Uniform

School uniform must be worn by all pupils. This consists of:

The following is available from Whittakers Schoolwear, 

123-125 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 4AA.  Telephone: 0161 794 1396.

• White school shirt
• Black knee length pleated skirt / black tailored trousers.
• Plain black or white ankle socks or plain black tights (sports socks eg. Nike are not permitted)
• Plain black school shoes – no trainers / canvas / sports shoes

We do not want you to have any unnecessary expense buying items that would not be acceptable for school, this can be costly. Therefore we have provided further information below.

Information on Skirts

Skirt length is an issue that we continue to monitor and challenge. The vast majority of our pupils have the correct length skirt but chose to roll it at the waist which results in the skirt being too short.

Warning letters have been sent to pupils that have regular infringements of our skirt length rule and they frequently have their respect card signed. The letter they have received states that if there is a continual issue in September, then that pupil will be required to wear trousers. Parents can monitor if school skirt length is an issue for their child by regularly checking their child’s respect card.

Please support us by ensuring you purchase a skirt that fits correctly on the waistline/hips so that correct length of skirt is maintained throughout the day. Pupils are not permitted to roll up their skirt at the waistband.

Information on Trousers

Please ensure that when purchasing trousers that they are tailored. Skinny fit, black denim, elastane or flared trousers are not permitted. Please be aware that some shops are branding these types of trousers as a school trouser to increase sales as pupils view these as more fashionable. These will not be accepted as school trousers at All Hallows.

Information on Footwear

We are very clear about our footwear policy and we use the term plain, blackschool shoes as it is very simple to understand. Please do not allow your son/daughter to convince you that an expensive fashion brand is acceptable. Shoes that are made by a sports brand will not be accepted even if they are being marketed as a school shoe in shops such as JD Sports, Footlocker, Footasylum etc.

Any school shoes that are purchased must be plain black and should not have any accessories attached. Please note that any shoe that have accessories attached (eg. bows) including Vivienne Westwood shoes will not be accepted as a school shoe. We aim to keep our uniform affordable and therefore do not want pupils wearing expensive branded shoes. Acceptable styles, for example, for girls include, the Kickers plain black shoes (plain leather or patent) which are smart and practical.

School Coats

In colder weather, a coat may be worn over the full uniform.  We will not accept tracksuit tops or hooded tops to be worn under or over the school uniform. Please note that coats are not to be worn inside the building.

J​ewellery

From September 2025, earrings will not be permitted to be worn, this includes clear studs or plasters over piercings. The only jewellery that will be allowed to be worn will be a plain watch. Please be reminded that smart watches (like mobile phones) are banned from school.

H​air

This must be conservative in style and colour. All hair styles should be one natural hair colour. Please note that girls that choose to have braids must ensure that all braids are the same, natural hair colour.

Hair accessories such as bands, bobbles or clips must be plain navy blue or black. Pupils are not allowed to wear bows in their hair.

For short hair styles we insist that the shortest cut is a grade 2 blade. We do not accept tracking or tram lines in hair.

M​ake up should not be worn

This includes;

• Any type of nail varnish
• Acrylic nails
• False eyelashes
• False Tan

Pupils may wear a small amount of concealer as long as it is subtle, particularly to address blemishes or skin issues about which children may feel self-conscious. Please note that coloured blemish stickers are not permitted.

Bags

All pupils must bring a school bag which must be large enough to carry an A4 folder, exercise books, planner and pencil case.

PE Kit

All pupils are expected to wear the school PE Kit which is available to purchase from Whittakers schoolwear in Swinton.

The PE Kit consists of:

• A navy blue dri-fit shirt for both boys and girls
• Navy blue shorts
• Navy blue football socks