At Archbishop Holgate’s, we strive to ensure our school uniform is reasonable and represents the best value for money for families. This includes:
- keeping the number of branded items to a minimum (school jumper and tie)
- ensuring all other required uniform items are as widely available as possible (white shirts, black trousers or skirts and black shoes)
- providing good condition second hand uniform to help cater for all family budgets
Lower School
Year 7, 8 and 9
Upper School
Years 10 and 11
The school uniform consists of:
School Jumper
Claret jumper (Lower School)
Navy jumper (Upper School)
Shirt
Plain white collared shirt
School Tie
Claret and silver (clip-on or real) tie (Lower School)
Navy and silver (clip-on or real) tie (Upper School)
Trousers
Plain black, straight leg trousers. Skinny fit and elasticated material trousers are not allowed. Trousers should not have any embellishments, for example, additional zips. Belts should be plain black.
Skirts
Plain black, knee length skirts. Skinny, bodycon or elasticated material skirts are not allowed. Tights should be black or natural in colour.
Shoes
Plain black leather, sensible low-heeled style. Shoes should have no logos. Trainers and boots of any kind are not allowed. Socks should be plain black or white.
General uniform rules
It is important for students to attend school in the correct uniform; the following should help to clarify our expectations:
- All items of uniform should be clearly labelled with the student’s name.
- School bags should be fit for purpose and large enough to fit an A4 folder and text books inside.
- Hairstyles should be neat and not follow extremes of fashion. Only natural hair colours are allowed.
- Students may wear one plain 3mm stud in each ear. Due to health and safety issues, no additional body piercing is allowed.
- Students may wear one very small nose piercing.
- Heavy make up is not allowed. We would prefer Year 7 students to not wear any make up.
- Nail varnish is not allowed. Gel, acrylic and false nails are also not allowed.
Acceptable school trousers
Regular, straight/slim fit to cover the length of the leg in 100% polyester, polyester/viscose mix usually (63/35%).
Unacceptable school trousers
Skinny, super skinny fits are not allowed. No leggings, jeggings or jeans allowed. No materials containing viscose/polyamide/elastane mix, polyester/elastane mix, cotton/elastane mix, lycra or jean material. Trousers should have no decorative zips, studs or pockets.
Acceptable school skirts
Pleated, box pleats, straight (but not tight fitting) in 100% polyester, polyester/viscose mix usually (63/35%). Skirts should be knee length.
Unacceptable school skirts
No tube, bodycon or other tight fitting skirts. no lycra, elastane mixed materials.
School uniform supplier
Keal Teamwear
105 Walmgate
York YO1 9UA
Call: 01904 624497
Email: enquiries@keal-teamwear.com
Website: keal-teamwear.com
Pre-loved uniform shop
We have an online shop for good condition second hand uniform which we hope will prove helpful for families. Details of our UNIFORMD store can be accessed by clicking the button. All purchases through the shop will be available to collect from reception within a few days. Whilst we encourage all families to make use of this service, please note in the interest of fairness items will be limited to one per child in the first instance.
Recommended suppliers for non-branded items of uniform
| Shop | Item | Quantity | Price |
| M&S (age 11+) | Shirts (Unisex) Skirts Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | 2 pack 1 pleated Slim leg (not skinny) | | £12 – £16 £10 – £14 £11 – £15 £11 – £15 |
| Asda | Shirts (Unisex) Skirts Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | 2 pack 1 pleated Slim leg (not skinny) | | £7.50 – £12.50 From £5 From£7 From£7 |
| Tesco | Shirts (Unisex) Skirts Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | 2 pack 2 pack pleated Per pair Per pair | From £8 From £11 From £7 From £7 |
| Sainsbury’s | Shirts (Unisex) Skirts | Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | 3 pack 2 pack pleated 2 pack tulip 2 pack Per pair | From £8.50 £11 – £13 £12 £12 From £8 |
| Primark | Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | Per pair Per pair | From £5 From £5 |
| Next | Boys Shirts Girls Shirts Skirts Boys Trousers Girls Trousers | 5 pack 5 pack Black pleated Per pair Per pair | £22.50 – £28 £22 – £27 £9 – £18 From £7 From £7 |