Nottingham Free School Uniform Requirements (Policy) from

Nottingham Free School Uniform Requirements (Policy) from September 2022

Items that must be purchased from Just Schoolwear https://www.justschoolwear.co.uk

Blazer

Tie

Just-Schoolwear NFS blazer

Just-Schoolwear NFS Tie

PE Hoodie

PE Polo Shirt

Just-Schoolwear NFS PE hoodie

Just-Schoolwear NFS PE polo shirt

Items that can be purchased from any supplier, providing they meet our uniform requirements

Item

Example

Uniform Requirements

Link to suitable

examples

Shirt

Formal style, plain white shirt with a stiffened

collar with long or short sleeves

Please note:

• Shirts must be long enough to allow them to

always be tucked into the student’s

waistband

• Fitted blouses are not allowed

Asda long sleeve

shirt

Marks and

Spencers long

sleeve shirts

Skirt

Formal cut, wide pleated, plain black skirt

Please note:

• Pencil style/tight fitting/stretch material skirts

are not permitted

• Hems should be no more than 5cm above

the student’s knee

• If a belt is required, it should be black, plain

and narrow with a discreet buckle

Just-schoolwear

Marks and Spencer

pleated skirt

Asda pleated

school skirt

Trousers

Formal cut, plain, black trousers

Please note:

• Trousers should be full-length (touch the top

of the student’s shoes)

• Excessively flared or narrow/tight-fitting

trousers are not permitted

• Low-rise, trousers are not permitted

• Denim/jean or chino trousers are not

permitted

• If a belt is required, it should be black, plain

and narrow with a discreet buckle

Just-schoolwear

Marks and Spencer

trousers

Asda girls fit trouser

Jumper

Plain grey, V-neck, knitted jumper

Please note:

• Jumpers are not to be worn instead of

the school blazer, but can be worn

underneath the blazer for additional

warmth

• Jumpers are an optional additional item

of uniform

• Sweatshirt material garments and

hoodies are not permitted

Just-schoolwear

Next school uniform

Jumper

Asda school

uniform jumper

Shoes

Plain black leather/faux leather: lace-up, Velcro

or slip-on shoes in a formal style

Please note:

• Boots, fabric/pump style shoes or trainers are

not allowed.

• Shoes with buckles, studs and logos are not

allowed

• Heels of no more than 2.5cm

• If non-regulation shoes are worn to school, a

suitable pair of footwear will be issued on

loan

Marks and Spencer

black school lace

shoes

Marks and Spencer

black slip on shoes

Marks and spencer

black brogues

Marks and spencer

strap school shoes

Sock and

tights

Plain black ankle socks or tights

Asda black school

socks

Asda black tights

Coat

Raincoat, duffel, padded or anorak

Please note:

• Coats must be removed when entering the

school building and to be placed in lockers

• Denim and leather jackets are not permitted

Marks and Spencer

school padded

jacket

Hat

Plain beanie hats may be worn outdoors, for

warmth when cold

Please note:

• No hats or hoods are permitted to be worn

within school buildings

• Baseball caps are not permitted

Marks and Spencer

beanie hat

Jewellery and Make-Up

Item

Example

Uniform Requirements

Link to suitable

examples

Jewellery

Students may wear a watch

Students may wear a plain pair of gold/silver stud

earrings

Please note:

• No smart watches

• No other jewellery is permitted

• If students do have any other body

piercings, these must be removed during

the school day (plasters cannot be worn

to cover body piercings)

Watch

Gold stud earrings

Hair and

make-up

Not applicable

Any hair colouring must be within a natural colour

range

Headscarf or turbans (for religious reasons) –

plain black or light grey

Light foundation will be permitted to disguise skin

complaints

Please note:

• With the exception of religious, cultural or

medical reasons, hair should be styled

appropriately to a formal learning

environment (speak to your child’s tutor if

you have questions)

• No shaved wording or patterns on the

scalp

• No painted or fake nails

• No false eye lashes

Not applicable

PE Kit

• All students are expected to bring an appropriate kit to all PE/Games lessons.

• If a student does not have the appropriate PE kit for their lesson, they will be provided with clean

garments to allow them to participate

• All students will also require a carrying bag for their Sports kit.

• A plastic bag is recommended for carrying dirty football boots.

• All students with long hair will require a hair bobble to tie their hair up for PE/Games lessons.

Item

Image

School Expectations

Other

recommended

suppliers

Shorts

Plain black football or rugby shorts

Please note:

• Cycling shorts are not permitted

• Discrete brand logos are

allowed (not full length down

the leg)

Asda shorts

Sports Direct

black short

Tracksuit

bottoms

Plain black and full-length tracksuit

bottoms

Please note:

• Discrete brand logo

allowed (not full length

down the leg)

Asda tracksuit

bottoms

Sports Direct

tracksuit bottoms

Sports Leggings

Plain black and full-length black

sports leggings

Please note:

• Discrete brand logo

allowed (not full length

down the leg)

• No casual leggings or see-

through mesh on leggings

Just-schoolwear

Marks and

Spencer PE

leggings

Sports Direct

leggings

Footwear

Trainers (non-marking soles)

Please note:

• Studded football boots are

NOT required

Sports Direct

trainers

PE socks and

shin pads

Royal blue football socks

White ankle socks

Shin pads (COMPULSORY for health

and safety)

Just-schoolwear

Sports Direct

royal blue socks

Sport Direct shin

pads

Other

Recommended

Items

Grey/black ‘skin’ top

Mouth guard

Sports Direct PE

base layer

Sports Direct

mouth guards