Our school uniform
We are proud of our school community and the strong sense of identity and belonging that our uniform helps to foster. Wearing the school uniform encourages students to feel part of the community, ready to learn and fully engaged in all aspects of school life. Our uniform has been designed to be practical, comfortable and affordable, while supporting the wide range of learning, enrichment and extracurricular activities that students take part in throughout the school day.
You can find our full school uniform policy on our website policies page.
Compulsory branded uniform items:
School Jumper
Claret Jumper (Lower School)
Navy Jumper (Upper School)
School Tie
Claret and silver tie (Lower School)
Navy and silver tie (Upper School)
Clip-on and real ties available
Unbranded uniform items:
Shirt
Plain white collared shirt
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 or leather-look material in a sensible low-heeled style (Shoes should not have any visible sportwear branding e.g. Nike or Adidas. Trainers and boots of any kind are not allowed) Socks should be plain black or white
Lower School
Years 7, 8 and 9
Upper School
Years 10 and 11
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PE Kit
Compulsory branded PE Kit:
AHS logo blue shorts
AHS logo reversible rugby top or
blue hooded top
Unbranded PE Kit:
Blue t-shirt/polo shirt
Navy blue long socks
Football boots
Shin pads
White socks
Trainers
Hair bobble (if applicable)
Other PE Kit (not needed on the first day)
Gum shield (optional)
Swimming shorts/costume
Goggles
Towel
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Purchasing school uniform
Unbranded uniform
All unbranded items of our school uniform can be purchased from the majority of supermarkets and high street retailers, including Asda, Primark, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and many more. You can find some approximate costs for items of school uniform below.
| Unbranded uniform items | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Plain white shirt (multipack) | £6.50 – £7.50 |
| Plain black, straight leg trousers | £12 – £14 |
| Plain black knee length skirt (multipack) | £10 |
| Plain black leather shoes | £25 – £35 |
Branded uniform
Our compulsory branded items of school uniform (jumper, tie, PE kit items) can be purchased from our uniform supplier, Keal Teamwear, 105 Walmgate, York, YO1 9UA.
Pre-loved uniform
We are pleased to offer a selection of pre-loved uniform items to help keep costs down and support sustainability. A range of good quality second-hand uniform items are available for families through our pre-loved uniform store, UNIFORMD. 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.
We also welcome donations of clean, good quality uniform that is no longer needed. By donating outgrown items, you can help other families and support a more sustainable approach to school uniform. Donations can be dropped off at the school office at any time.