The King’s School Uniform Guide
Our uniform is more than just a set of clothing; it’s a symbol of our collective identity, reflecting our commitment to excellence, equality, and respect for all.
Instilling a sense of belonging and pride
At King’s we believe in fostering an environment where pride, respect, and belonging are not just ideals, but tangible aspects of everyday life. Our uniform is more than just a set of clothing; it’s a symbol of our collective identity, reflecting our commitment to excellence, equality, and respect for all.
With meticulous attention to detail, our uniform embodies the values of our school community. From the crisp lines of our blazers to the branded, hard-wearing sportswear, every aspect of our uniform exudes professionalism and pride. We understand the importance of a smart appearance, not only in shaping individual perceptions, but also in instilling a sense of discipline and self-respect in our pupils.
Wearing the King’s uniform signifies being a member of a community where high expectations are not only encouraged but celebrated. Promoting equality is at the core of our uniform policy. Regardless of background or circumstance, every student is treated with the same level of dignity and respect. It’s a visual representation of our School values where every member is valued and respected.
Respect for oneself and others is a cornerstone of our school ethos, and our uniform plays a vital role in promoting this value. By presenting ourselves in a smart uniform, we demonstrate our commitment to respecting ourselves, our peers, and the institution we represent.
In this brochure, you’ll find detailed descriptions of our uniform items, along with guidelines on how to wear them with pride and confidence. We invite you to explore our collection and join us in upholding the traditions and values that make King’s a place where every student can thrive and belong.
Our uniform supplier is Stevensons; an independent, familyowned business offering outstanding customer care. They offer a cost-effective uniform (3% cheaper to parents than our previous supplier), comfortable fabrics, which are also durable, and an ethical approach to their purchasing, manufacturing and distribution activities.
Uniform standards: setting high expectations
A high standard of personal appearance is expected from all King’s School pupils and uniform should be clean and well maintained.
Students are required to wear the School uniform throughout the day when travelling to and from school and on all occasions when they represent King’s off-site.
We strongly advise that every item of clothing and equipment is clearly marked with the pupil’s name so if mislaid it can quickly be returned to its rightful owner.
An ethical approach
Stevenson’s policy is to purchase goods and services that have been produced and supplied by workers who have been treated in a fair and legal manner without exploitation. The laws of the land in the country that their goods originate from are the absolute minimum expectation and often Stevenson’s demands are higher than the legal requirement.
They also seek to source fabrics with the least negative impact on the environment. One particular area of success is selling uniform items which are made from used plastic bottles. Each garment uses a varying number of bottles in their production. For instance, it takes 18 bottles to make a blazer. To date, over 1.2 million bottles have been saved from landfill!
Their branded carrier bags and mailing bags use 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic.
Purchasing uniform
Families can purchase school uniform and sportswear via the Stevensons website, or over the telephone. They offer a 180 day returns policy to exchange unused uniform.
By phone
To place orders or for queries.
Contact hours: Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5.30pm. Sunday: closed Tel: 01727 815 700 or email: customerservices@stevensons.co.uk
Online
It’s easy to shop at www.stevensons.co.uk with low-cost postage and packing and FREE returns.
Please register for an account initially, then search for The King’s School, Gloucester and add our school to your account. You can then browse by Year Group to see the uniform and sportswear relevant to that Year Group. Prior to ordering uniform, we recommend that you refer to the King’s Uniform lists, to ensure that you are purchasing the correct items for your child.
Please refer to the Stevensons website for more information on sizing, garment care, special orders and much more.
Pop-Up Shops
A Stevensons pop-up shop is held in June in the School when a full selection of uniform and sportswear is available to try on and purchase.
Sizing Stock
We hold a sample of most of the items of uniform, in each size, in School which you are able to see and try on. If you would like to do this, before purchasing the uniform online from Stevensons, please email admissions@thekingsschool. co.uk to arrange a suitable time.
King’s Klobber
Good quality, second-hand uniform can be bought from King’s Klobber which is run by parent volunteers and stock good quality used uniform. All the stock can be viewed and purchased via their online shop: www.kingsklobber.co.uk
For further details on King’s School Uniform please visit our website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk/parent-information/ uniform
Little King’s Uniform List
Uniform Combinations
Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk
TROUSER UNIFORM
King’s sky blue polo shirt
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Mid-grey school trousers
Navy blue short socks
Black polishable shoes
SHORTS UNIFORM
King’s sky blue polo shirt
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
King’s long navy blue socks with sky blue trim
Mid-grey shorts
Black polishable shoes
TUNIC UNIFORM
King’s tartan pinafore dress
King’s sky blue polo shirt
K ing’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks
Black polishable shoes
DRESS UNIFORM
King’s summer dress with navy cycling shorts* underneath
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Plain white short socks
Black polishable shoes
OTHER ITEMS
King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)
King’s navy blue book bag
Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*
Navy blue sunhat
Years One and Two Uniform List
Uniform Combinations
Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk
A spare set of uniform needs to be brought in, in a plastic box.
SPORTS KIT
(for Reception children only)
King’s navy blue drawstring PE bag
King’s navy blue hoody
King’s navy blue jogpants
King’s blue polo shirt (the same as the one worn for uniform)
Navy blue PE shorts
Navy blue ankle socks
Black slip-on gym shoe
FOREST SCHOOL
Home clothes to include: Long sleeved top, jogging bottoms/long trousers, wellington boots.
TROUSER UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Mid-grey school trousers
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue short socks
Black polishable shoes
SHORTS UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
King’s long navy blue socks (sky blue trim)
Mid-grey shorts
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Black polishable shoes
TUNIC UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s tartan pinafore dress
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks
Black polishable shoes
DANCE
Daps or clean, white trainers and navy cycling shorts to wear under dresses or skirts
DRESS UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s summer dress with navy cycling shorts* underneath
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Plain white short socks
Black polishable shoes
OTHER ITEMS
King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)
King’s rucksack
Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*
Navy blue sunhat
SWIMMING KIT
Navy blue/black swimsuit/shorts/trunks and named towel, Swimming cap* and goggles*
SPORTS KIT
King’s navy blue drawstring PE bag
King’s navy blue hoody
King’s navy blue jogpants
King’s blue polo shirt (the same as the one worn for uniform)
Navy blue PE shorts
Navy blue ankle socks
Mainly white trainers
FOREST SCHOOL
Home clothes to include: Long sleeved top, jogging bottoms/long trousers, wellington boots.
Years Three to Six Uniform List
Uniform Combinations
Pupils can choose from one of the following uniforms but they cannot combine them. For example, pupils must not wear blue socks with the Summer Dress and cannot wear different socks or tights to those shown in the pictures. Hair which is longer than the collar or in your eyes should be tied up with navy blue hair accessories. Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk
TROUSER UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Mid-grey school trousers
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue short socks
B lack polishable shoes
SHORTS UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
King’s long navy blue socks with sky blue trim
Mid-grey shorts
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Black polishable shoes
SKIRT UNIFORM (Years Five and Six)
King’s navy blue fitted blazer
King’s middle school tartan skirt
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue tights and/or long navy socks
Black polishable shoes
TUNIC UNIFORM
King’s navy blue fitted blazer
King’s tartan pinafore dress
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue cardigan, sky blue trim or King’s navy blue jumper, sky blue trim
Sky blue long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue tights or long navy socks
Black polishable shoes
DRESS UNIFORM
King’s navy blue fitted blazer
King’s summer dress, with navy
c ycling shorts* underneath
King’s navy blue cardigan (sky blue trim) or King’s navy blue jumper (sky blue trim)
Plain white short socks
Black polishable shoes
OTHER ITEMS
King’s navy blue fleece with King’s navy blue cagoule (the fleece needs to fit over the blazer and the cagoule needs to fit over the fleece)
King’s rucksack
Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves/mittens*
Navy blue sunhat
SPORTS ACCESSORIES
King’s Junior School sports bag
King’s drawstring bag*
Mainly white trainers
White ankle socks
Rugby/football boots with safety studs
Daps or clean, white trainers and navy cycling shorts to wear under dresses or skirts (for Dance)
Navy blue/black swimsuit and towel (wait to buy until term it is required)
Swimming cap and goggles*
Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)
Astroturf shoes*
Hockey stick and bag
Hockey shin pads
Hockey glove*
base layer/ performance leggings
GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Hockey
Lent: Netball
Trinity: Cricket
BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Rugby
Lent: Hockey/Football
Trinity: Cricket
Senior School Uniform List
Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk
TROUSER UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue v-neck jumper
Mid-grey school trousers
White long or short sleeved shirt
Navy blue/black/grey short socks
Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)
SKIRT UNIFORM
King’s navy blue standard or fitted blazer
King’s Middle School tartan skirt ( Years 7 to 9), must be worn below the knee
King’s Upper School tartan skirt ( Years 9 to 11), must be worn below the knee
King’s School tie
King’s navy blue v-neck jumper
White long or short sleeved shirt / school blouse
Navy blue tights (min 40 denier), navy blue long or short socks.
Natural tights maybe worn in the summer
Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)
SPORTS ACCESSORIES
King’s sports bag - small (55cmx25cmx22cm) and medium (61cmx33cmx30cm) sizes available
King’s drawstring bag*
Trainers
Short white socks
Rugby/football boots with safety studs
Navy blue/black swimsuit, trunks or shorts and towel (Year 7 and Year 8 only, plus those taking PE as an option in Year 9)
Swimming cap and goggles *
Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)
Astroturf shoes*
Hockey stick and bag
Hockey shin pads
Hockey glove*
OTHER ITEMS
Navy blue or black plain coat which extends below the blazer. No large logo.
Plain navy or black rucksack
Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves*
Navy blue hair accessories*
King’s House t-shirt (purchase once allocated to a House)
SPORTS KIT
King’s midlayer (for all sports)
King’s stadium or tapered track pant (for all sports)
King’s fitted games top (For all girls’ games & PE)
King’s polo shirt (For boys’ PE & athletics)
King’s skort or shorts (For all games & PE)
King’s reversible games top (For boys’ hockey & rugby)
King’s rugby shorts (For rugby)
King’s hooped sports socks (for rugby & hockey)
Base layer top*
Base layer/performance leggings*
King’s Cricket shirt (For boys’ cricket, only if selected for the school teams)
Cricket trousers (For boys’ cricket, only if selected for the school teams)
GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Hockey
Lent: Netball
Trinity: Cricket
BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Rugby
Lent: Hockey
Trinity: Cricket
Sixth Form Dress Code
Items in bold must be purchased from Stevensons. Those not in bold may be purchased elsewhere. Items marked with an asterisk* are optional items of uniform. For further clarification on uniform requirements, or any queries, please email office@thekingsschool.co.uk
TROUSER DRESS CODE
Plain navy blue blazer
King’s Sixth Form tie
Plain navy blue, v-neck jumper
Charcoal grey, tailored trousers which must be business style, straight-legged and full length. No denim, leather, cord or lycra
Striped shirt - single colour, vertical strip on white
Navy blue/black/grey short socks
Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)
SKIRT DRESS CODE
Plain navy blue blazer
King’s charcoal grey Sixth Form skirt
King’s Sixth Form tie
Plain navy blue, v-neck jumper
Striped shirt - single colour, vertical strip on white
Navy blue or neutral tights (min 40 denier)
Black polishable, formal shoes (not trainer-style)
SPORTS ACCESSORIES
King’s sports bag - small (55cmx25cmx22cm) and medium (61cmx33cmx30cm) sizes available
King’s drawstring bag*
Trainers
Short white socks
Rugby/football boots with safety studs
Gum shield (Fitted gum shields are preferred)
Astroturf shoes*
Hockey stick and bag
Hockey shin pads
Hockey glove*
SPORTS KIT
King’s midlayer (for all sports,)
King’s stadium or tapered track pant (for all sports)
King’s fitted games top (For all girls’ games options)
King’s polo shirt (For boys’ games options)
King’s skort or shorts (For all games options)
King’s reversible games top (For boys intending to play hockey or rugby)
King’s rugby shorts (For those intending to play rugby)
King’s hooped sports socks (for rugby & hockey)
Base layer top*
Base layer/performance leggings* (can be worn for games options)
Cricket shirt (For boys’ cricket, only if playing for the school teams)
Cricket trousers (For boys’ cricket, only if playing for the school teams)
OTHER ITEMS
Navy blue or black plain coat which extends below the blazer. No large logo.
Plain navy or black bag or rucksack
Navy blue fleece hat* / scarf* / gloves*
Navy blue hair accessories*
King’s House t-shirt (only purchase once allocated to a House)
GIRLS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Hockey
Lent: Netball
Trinity: Cricket
BOYS’ GAMES BY TERM
Michaelmas: Rugby
Lent: Hockey
Trinity: Cricket