School Uniform

Our school is a well ordered community with an ethos which values hard work and examination success. We aim to keep pupils focused upon the tasks of understanding and learning so as to achieve the potential of individuals in every area of education. We aim to minimise the distractions to this ethos caused by fashion, fads and trends. We believe that our pupils should wear a definitive school uniform. The purpose of such a uniform is:

• Neatherd identity.
• Ease of recognition.
• Smartness.
• Avoidance of fashion trends.
• Avoidance of stigma.
• Avoidance of controversy.
• Avoidance of offensive statements (as covered in the Equality Act).
• Maintenance of good order and personal safety.

In the same manner, a pupil’s appearance should satisfy the above points. Above all else we look for reasonableness and pride in our school. We have a gender neutral school uniform; pupils may wear any combination detailed below.

Full uniform is expected and must be worn at all times.

Birds of Dereham are suppliers of our school uniform.

Uniform

Full uniform is expected and must be worn at all times. Please make sure all items are named. We have a gender free uniform at Neatherd and pupils must wear from the following items:

• Navy Neatherd High School blazer
• Light blue school blouse/shirt
• Neatherd High School tie
• During the Spring/Summer term a light blue Neatherd High School summer polo may be worn in place of the shirt and tie
• Neatherd High School navy knitted jumper or cardigan (optional but does not replace the school blazer)
• Plain navy/dark grey/black socks
• Black/brown shoes or boots
• Plain navy/black/charcoal tailored knee length skirt or tailored shorts
• Plain navy/black/charcoal full length trousers
• Thick dark tights or flesh coloured sheer tights
• Plain navy apron (for Art and DT lessons)

 Please Note:

• Trainers can be worn for sport activities during break and lunchtimes
• The following jewellery is allowed: One small stud earring in each earlobe, a light chain necklace, one small plain ring per hand, one bracelet per wrist, a small discreet transparent retainer in place of a nose stud
• All pupils are required to remove piercings for PE and DT and therefore piercings must be removable in term time
• Nails should have a natural colour and be a reasonable length
• Neatherd PE sweatshirts can only be worn during PE lessons and not as part of the normal daily uniform

The following are not permitted:

• Hairstyles, hair colours or facial hair likely to deemed to be inappropriate by the Headteacher, or which cause a lack of focus from pupils' learning
• Jeans, skinny trousers, tight fitting/stretchy skirts and leggings
• Makeup or coloured nail varnish deemed to be excessive by the Headteacher and staff
• Nasal, tongue, facial, helix or body piercings
• False nails
• Denim jackets, hoodies or tech fleeces
• Small trainer style and sports socks

PE Kit

Compulsory

• Navy Neatherd High School PE top
• Navy shorts (no stripes, small logos are ok)
• Neatherd High School rugby shirt OR Neatherd High School PE sweatshirt or plain navy round neck hoodless sweatshirt
• Navy knee length football socks (no stripes, small logos are ok)
• White ankle socks (no stripes, small logos are ok) for indoor lessons
• Outdoor studded boots (plastic or moulded studs) OR Astro-turf trainers
• Trainers (clean for indoor use)
• Shin pads (compulsory for ALL Hockey and Football lessons)
• Gum Shield (compulsory for ALL Hockey and Rugby lessons)

Optional

• Plain navy/black jogging bottoms (no stripes, small logos are ok)
• Navy/black skins/base layers or leggings are excellent for under the uniform
• Other Neatherd High School branded items are available to purchase from Birds

Please Note: 

• All year 7 pupils require a swimming costume/shorts (any colour)
• All pupils are expected to bring their PE kit to ALL lessons even if ill or injured unless they are physically unable to change
• Jewellery must be removed for ALL PE lessons
• No tights to be worn under PE kit
• We recommend buying sizes large enough to put layers underneath in cold weather