School Uniform

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

From September 2026, Kennet School’s uniform requirements for Years 7–11 will be updated. The main changes are to the school skirt and PE kit requirements. We have kept the number of branded items to a minimum. Some items must be purchased from our approved supplier, Skoolkit, while others may be purchased from any suitable retailer, provided they meet the school’s requirements. Please see below for further information.

Wearing the correct Kennet School uniform is mandatory for all pupils in Years 7 to 11. It fosters a sense of belonging, encourages professional appearance, and ensures readiness for each school day. Our uniform requirements support our focus on individual excellence, hard work, and determination by removing distractions. We have made several improvements to our school uniform in recent years, focusing on quality, value for money, and availability from multiple stockists.

Key		Meaning
	Mandatory branded item	Required for school and must be the approved Kennet version from Skoolkit.
	Mandatory non-branded item	Required for school, but may be purchased from any retailer if it meets the requirements.
	Optional item	Not required. Families may choose to purchase or use this item.

House Colours

House	Colour
St David House
St Francis House
St Michael House
St Patrick House

Main School Uniform (Years 7-11)

Item		Description	Notes
	Shirt	Pale blue (long- or short-sleeved)	Must be suitable for wearing with a tie
	Tie	Relevant House Colour – see House Colours table above	Must be worn with five stripes visible
	Jumper	Navy blue V-neck with school logo and relevant House Colour – see House Colours table above	Approved Kennet version only
	Trousers	Navy blue - traditional style and material	Fashion, cargo, cropped, leggings, etc are not permitted
	Skirts	NEW STYLE Navy blue - narrow-pleated skirt, known as the Davenport style	From September 2026, when the skirt is worn, it must be the new style which must sit below the knee
	Shorts	Navy blue - tailored style and material	Where shorts are worn, they must meet school requirements. Cargo shorts, sports, jersey or fashion shorts are not permitted
	Socks or tights	Navy blue, black or white socks; navy, black or natural tights	Thicker tights are recommended for winter months No socks over tights allowed
	Shoes	Black - plain style, leather look	Flat/low heel, with no sports branding on show - see example Fashion, canvas, boots, sliders, Crocs or trainer-style footwear are not permitted

Uniform must be worn correctly, as intended, and kept in a good, presentable condition. Adaptations such as rolled waistbands, altered styles or items worn in a way that changes the intended fit are not permitted.

Outdoor Coats
Whilst not strictly part of the uniform, the school does expect all outdoor coats and jackets to be plain, sensible and without slogans.

PE Kit (Years 7-11)

Item		Description	Notes
	Polo Shirt	Navy blue with gold stripe, House stripe and school logo – see House Colours table above
	Shorts/ Skorts	Navy blue with gold stripe	Ideally mid-thigh in length
	Long-Sleeved Top	Navy blue with gold stripe and school logo on one side; House Colour the other – see House Colours table above	Optional – available from uniform supplier only
	Sweatshirt	Navy blue (outdoor/winter)	Plain, unbranded, without a hood
	Socks	Long navy blue socks (outdoor/winter) White socks (indoor/summer term)	All socks should be plain and unbranded Long socks must be compatible with shin pads
	Kennet-Branded Socks	Navy blue with gold stripe and school name – long football socks (outdoor/winter)	Optional – available from uniform supplier only
	Footwear	Football/rugby boots Trainers	Moulds or studs Trainers must be non-marking, suitable for sport
	Base Layers	Navy blue or black top and/or leggings
	Swimwear	Navy blue or black swimming shorts/jammers or one-piece swimming costume Swimming hat (plain black or navy blue)– see notes Towel	Swimwear must be appropriate for swimming lessons A swimming hat is compulsory for pupils with long hair and optional for all other pupils Swimming googles are optional Towel required for swimming lessons only
	Shin pads		Compulsory for football
	Mouth guard		Optional for rugby

Kennet School Mandatory Uniform Items as listed above

Where to Buy

Branded Items
Branded items are only available to purchase from:

Skoolkit Uniform Provider Logo

Order Online: Click here to purchase >>>
Order in Person: Parkway Shopping Centre, 40 East Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1AY
Telephone: 01635 226703
Opening Times: Mon-Sat (9am-5:30pm)

Non-Branded Items
Non-branded items may be purchased from any retailer, provided they meet the colour, style and expectations listed above.

Second-hand items: We partner with TUXchange, a dedicated non-profit service for pre-loved school uniforms in Newbury and Thatcham.
You can shop their range on the TUXchange website.

Correct & Incorrect Uniform Examples

Correct and Incorrect Uniform Examples

Not Permitted

Jewellery*
Heavy Make-up (including fake eyelashes)
Extreme hairstyles or hair colours (the school will decide what constitutes 'extreme')
Coloured nail varnish/fake nails
Trainers, Crocs or sliders instead of school shoes** (see example >>>)
Smartwatches are not to be used as a communication device or worn during exams
Only full zip hoodies are allowed to be worn as a jacket
Mobile phones should not be seen or used during the school day. On arrival at school, all pupils are required to place their mobile phone into the issued phone pouch, which must then remain locked and kept with them throughout the day.

* The only exception is one small pair of plain ear-studs which must be removed for PE/Games.
** If worn, plimsolls will be issued.

Sixth Form Dress Code (Years 12 & 13)

Whilst not required to wear school uniform, our Sixth Form students are expected to adhere to the Sixth Form dress code, which focuses on modesty and includes:

Trousers including jeans except blue denim
Appropriate, modest-length shorts/skirt/dress
Smart tops/jumper/cardigan/hoodies
Ties (optional)
Shoes or trainers.

Not Acceptable for Sixth Form

No cropped tops (midriff - stomach should not be exposed)
No ripped clothing or blue denim
No brightly coloured shoes or trainers

If you have any queries about what is acceptable, please email: sixthform@kennetschool.co.uk

The school cannot accept responsibility for items which go astray. It is the pupil's responsibility to look after personal property. Therefore, please ensure all uniform items, including PE kit, shoes, trainers, bags and equipment are clearly marked with your child's name so they are easily identifiable should items be mislaid. Click here to order name labels >>>