Uniform

We are very proud of our Neatherd school uniform, and we support all pupils to wear it correctly and with pride. Wearing a school uniform is important for many reasons, including:

• Neatherd identity and belonging;
• Ease of recognition when travelling to and from school;
• Smartness;
• Avoidance of fashion trends, stigma and controversy;
• Avoidance of offensive statements (as covered in the Equality Act);
• Personal safety.

Birds of Dereham are suppliers of our school uniform.

School Uniform

We have a gender free uniform at Neatherd and our pupils wear from the following items:

• Navy Neatherd High School blazer
• Light blue school blouse/shirt
• Neatherd High School tie
• During the 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