School uniform

School uniform is available to purchase from SCHOOLSHOP

Please check the SchoolShop website for the latest prices.

Pupils at York High School are the ambassadors for our school and we expect the highest standards of behaviour and appearance both within the school day and during the journey to and from school.

Financial assistance with school uniform

Assistance with school uniform costs is available to pupils starting Years 7 to 10, who are entitled to targeted free school meals.

Assistance is only provided once per year for the start of the school year.

We will provide school uniform assistance in the form of vouchers to the value of:

• £90.00 for pupils starting Year 7
• £45.00 for pupils starting Years 8, 9, or 10

Pupils are required to wear:

Pupils in Years 7-9

• York High School blue V-neck jumper.*

• Plain white collared shirt with the top button fastened.

• York High School tie (appropriate to year group).*

• Plain black formal trousers. Skirts are no longer part of our uniform.

• Plain black shoes or plain black trainers only. Footwear must not include coloured markings, reflective materials, metal details or additional branding. Crocs, Converse, sliders, boots and similar footwear are not permitted.

Pupils in Years 10 and 11

• York High School black V-neck jumper.*

• Plain white collared shirt with the top button fastened.

• York High School tie (appropriate to year group).*

• Plain black formal trousers. Skirts are no longer part of our uniform.

• Plain black shoes or plain black trainers only. Footwear must not include coloured markings, reflective materials, metal details or additional branding. Crocs, Converse, sliders, boots and similar footwear are not permitted.

YHS PE kit (compulsory for all pupils)

• Short Sleeved PE top with logo.*

• Long sleeved PE top with logo.*

• Plain black tracksuit bottoms or shorts. Shorts must be an appropriate length for school.

• Trainers.

*These items (*starred above*) are purchased through our uniform supplier SCHOOLSHOP

(All other items can be purchased from various retailers or from SCHOOLSHOP)

Jewellery

Pupils may wear the following items of jewellery in school:

• Watch (not a smart watch)
• Single pair of stud earrings
• Medic alert pendant
• Hairstyles – All hair colouring should be natural colours only. If in doubt about acceptable hairstyles and colours please contact school.

Uniform guidance

We are proud of our students at York High School and want them to look smart in their school uniform. In order to ensure that that all pupil wear the correct uniform we would like to remind parents of some of the rules where we have had problems previously.

We are aware that replacing incorrect school uniform is an expensive exercise, so in order to avoid this, these are the key rules which will help you to buy the correct uniform.

Trousers

School trousers must be formal school trousers. Leggings, jeans, chinos, cargo or combat trousers, jersey or sweatshirt materials, denim, high-stretch legging-style trousers and trousers with visible logos, branding, frayed designs or decorative stitching are not acceptable.

We recognise that many of our female students choose to wear flared style trousers. Bootcut style are acceptable as long as they are a trouser and not a legging. This means they should be a woven material purchased as a school trouser and not lycra or elastane blend that are more reflective of leggings or sportswear.

Students who wear trousers that do not meet the uniform policy will be told to replace them with more suitable ones at the beginning of term.

Some examples of acceptable female inspired trousers:

Some examples of acceptable male inspired trousers:

School shoes

School shoes/trainers must be all black, without markings, reflective material or metal. Canvas shoes or plimsolls must not be worn.  Crocs, Converse, sliders, boots and similar footwear are not permitted.

Pupils who wear uniform that does not meet the uniform policy will be asked to change into our loan uniform. Any pupil who refuses to change into the correct uniform will be placed in Internal Exclusion.

It is essential that all students follow these rules and so if you are unsure about our school uniform and expectations please contact your child’s Year Leader before buying new items.

As well as a smart appearance we expect our pupils will behave well, treat everyone in the community with respect and that they will try their very best. These attributes are rewarded with prizes and extra activities for those pupils who consistently do the right thing. When there are difficulties we work closely with parents. Our partnership as a school, as parents and as pupils is recognised in the charter we all sign at the start of a young persons career at York High School.

Mobile phones – We recognise the importance of mobile phones for communication and safety. However, to maintain a focused and respectful learning environment, we have established the following rules regarding mobile phone use:

1. Blue Line Rule: Once pupils cross the blue line at the gate, they must not use their mobile phones, and their mobile phones must not be visible.
2. Silent Mode: Phones must be switched to silent mode or turned off upon entering the school premises before the blue line. This ensures that lessons and other school activities are not disrupted by phone notifications or calls.
3. Storage: During the school day, mobile phones should be stored securely in pupils’ bags or lockers and not on their person. This helps to minimise distractions and maintain a productive learning environment.
4. Emergencies: In an emergency, pupils may ask a member of staff for permission to use the school landline. Staff members will provide guidance and support as needed.