We are very proud of our uniform and believe the uniform should be worn with pride. Students are asked to follow the uniform rules closely and present themselves as they would do in the world of work.
Early Years (Schoolwear Specialists), Midland Schoolwear and Concept Schoolwear supply the full range of uniform of the approved style and colours.
Purple school blazer with Alderbrook logo
White shirt/blouse can be long or short sleeved
Alderbrook clip on tie
Year 7 –9 : Grey pleated skirt, embroidered ‘A’ sewn into the waistband
Year 10 –11 : Black pleated skirt, embroidered ‘A’ sewn into the waistband
Dark grey or black trousers (more information overleaf)
Plain black shoes (more information overleaf)
Black tights or ankle/knee length sock
Purple V-necked pullover (optional)
The PE Kit is divided into Girls and Boys because of the activities they undertake
Polo Shirt – Black/purple/white, girl’s cut with school logo
Skirts – Black with embroidered “A” in purple. Ensure this is a reasonable length, not too short
Football socks (purple/back/white)
Hooded sweatshirt in black with school logo and “ALDERBROOK” print on back in white
Short white ankle socks (for indoor use)
Shin pads (for hockey/football)
Sports trainers (NO canvas trainers)
Football boots
Optional:
Black shadow striped shorts with embroidered “A” in purple
Leggings –Black with ABK initials above the ankle
Track bottoms – Black with embroidered “A” in white.
Gum shield
Rugby shirt – Purple/black
Black rugby shorts (plain)
Polo Shirt – Black/purple/white, boy’s cut with logo
Black shadow striped shorts with embroidered “A” in purple
Football socks (purple/back/white)
Short white ankle socks (for indoor use)
Shin pads (for rugby/football)
Sports trainers (NO canvas trainers)
Football boots
Gum shield
Optional:
Track bottoms – Black with embroidered “A” in white.
Track bottoms – Skinny Pants—Black with ABK initials above the ankle
Hooded sweatshirt in black with school logo and “ALDERBROOK” print on back in white
Black thermal top
Make-up – Make-up is inappropriate with school uniform and should not be worn.
False Nails – False, acrylic or gel nails are not to be worn in school. Also coloured/varnished nails are not acceptable.
False Eyelashes – False eyelashes in school environments are also unacceptable due to Health & Safety concerns.
Jewellery – Students are not permitted to wear any jewellery except a watch. Students are not permitted to wear rings.
Coloured Contact Lenses – Students are not permitted to wear coloured contact lenses.
Piercings – Only one plain discrete stud per ear lobe is permitted for students with pierced ears and no other body piercings are allowed. If your child is going to have their ears pierced, please ensure this takes place at the beginning of the six week summer holiday so that students are able to remove earrings if requested without disturbing the ‘settling in period’ .
Earrings must be removed for health & safety reasons during PE lessons (no large earrings or studs with glass). No other body piercings are allowed.
Skirts – Skirts should be pleated and with the embroidered Alderbrook ‘A’. They should be fitted to touch the knee and not worn rolled up.
Trousers – no flared, cargo pants, denim, nylon/Lycra, tight or cropped trousers.
Girls trousers should have an embroidered “A” in the waistband
Black or navy blue overcoats (no suede, leather coats, denim or ‘denim style’ jackets, slogans or tracksuit tops – hooded or otherwise. No parkas or fur trimmed hoods and definitely no ‘hoodies’)
No baseball caps
Hair – No extreme haircuts: no shaved sides of head or patterns, avoid anything less than a #2 cut and no extreme hair colouring.
We do appreciate that shoes can be an expensive item for parents to buy and we are therefore keen to ensure the correct version is purchased. Your child may tell you differently, but sports brand trainer style shoes are not permitted, nor are canvas pumps, trainers or mules. For girls, there should be no added ‘bling’ in the form of glittery stones and studs . Shoes should be flat or with a minimal heel, sensible, plain style, black and clean/polished please.
Should your child attend school in footwear that is unacceptable, we will provide a pair for use that day. We have reconsidered our rule concerning Velcro fastenings. They will be acceptable, provided that they meet the rest of the acceptable criteria, above and are on shoes not trainers. Below are examples of shoes the school deems acceptable and unacceptable.
