Uniform and PE Kit 2023/2024
Here at Ridgewood, we believe that appearance is important. In light of this we are a uniform school and ask that all students who attend follow the school’s uniform code.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our school uniform can be sourced from Totally Uniform who have a shop based in Oldswinford (opposite The Cross Pub) and a webstore which can be accessed from the link below. PE Kit can be sourced from the Sports Shop in Kingswinford, or from Totally Uniform in Oldswinford and can also be accessed online using the link below.
Other items can be sourced from high street retailers.
We have one uniform and PE kit for wear all year round.
Ridgewood Uniform Rules Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 for 2023-2024
BASIC ESSENTIALS:
Plain, pleated style black skirt (this should be no more than 3 inches above the knee, available from Totally Uniform or high street retailers) or traditional style ‘slim fit’ black trousers (no leggings, skinny fit or jean material, available from high streets). Trousers should be plain and have no markings or patterns.
White shirt (with collar, high street).
Maroon blazer (with school badge, Totally Uniform).
Silver and Maroon school tie (Totally Uniform).
Black tights 60 Denier opaque (high street).
Plain black shoes (high heels, stiletto heels, training shoes, ‘Doc Marten’ and ‘UGG’ type boots are unacceptable). Canvas and suede materials are not acceptable due to health and safety reasons. All footwear should be plain and not have logos or markings of any kind.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Outdoor coats-plain dark colour (without motifs or logos).
Claret V-neck pullover with the school logo on (Totally Uniform).
Leather, denim and hooded jackets must not be worn (hooded sweatshirts and sweatshirts worn under blazers are not acceptable).
Cardigans are not permitted.
Additional Uniform Information for All Years
JEWELLERY
No rings are permitted.
One pair of (or one single) plain flat studs may be worn (these should not contain stones or gems). Studs should be gold or silver and not be coloured plastic or other materials. Only one stud per ear lobe.
Pupils are permitted to wear a wrist watch.
Bracelets, wristbands and necklaces are not permitted.
Pupils should not have any facial piercings (e.g. nose, tongue, eyebrow, etc.)
HAIR
Hair should not be shaved below grade 2.
There should be no lines or patterns shaved into hair. Hair should be a natural colour.
NAIL VARNISH
This is not permitted for any year group. Students will be asked to remove this if they arrive at school wearing nail varnish.
FALSE NAILS
These are not permitted for any year group. They can be a health and safety hazard especially in PE and other practical lessons and as a result are not permitted. Students will be expected to remove these if they do attend school wearing them.
MAKE-UP (Years 7-9)
Pupils are not allowed to wear any make-up and will be asked to remove it if they do.
MAKE-UP (Years 10-11)
GCSE pupils are permitted to wear some subtle inconspicuous make-up, no false lashes.
PE Uniform - All Year groups
All items with the school logo are available from Totally Uniform. Other items are available from high street retailers.