Uniform

It is the policy of the School Governors that all students wear school uniform. The school’s dress code is part of the ethos of values and expectations, which contribute to an ordered and effective learning environment. Students are expected to maintain smart, conventional and business- like standards in ALL aspects of their appearance.

The Governors expect that, in choosing St John Fisher, parents will accept and support this dress code for their children.

At St John Fisher, our school uniform is comprised of the following items:

Navy blazer with new school badge (logo introduced September 2025)
Regulation white shirt
New school tie with new logo
Black trousers
New school kilt incorporating new school logo colours
Black tights
Formal black flat shoes – no branding, deep treads or trainers.

The school will seek particular support from parents in ensuring that the length of kilts is appropriate. Skirts should not be rolled up at the top or shortened from the purchased length at the bottom.

PE Uniform

Years 7-11 must have the following PE kit:

Navy blue polyester polo shirt
Navy blue PE shorts or Navy blue PE skort
Navy blue football socks
Trainers (no plimsoll style shoes)
Football boots (for football)
Shin pads
Gum shield (for students particpiating in rugby)
Optional: SJF branded 1/4 zip PE top

Normal football boots with short moulded studs can be worn and trainers/astroturf trainers can also be worn. Metal studs are not allowed as they could damage the surface of our 4G pitch and “blades” are not allowed because they may get caught in the surface and cause injury.

Hairstyles

Hairstyles are expected to be smart and conventional and of reasonable length. Hair must be worn in a style that does not impair vision and allows the student’s face to be visible. No extreme or unconventional hair colours are allowed.

Jewellery

As a safety measure no jewellery is to be worn by students in school. However those with pierced ears may wear one small stud in each ear lobe. These must be removed for P.E. If you are planning on having your ears pierced, the beginning of the school holidays would be an opportune moment to do so. This would allow for the period of time that the studs have to remain in for your ears to pass, thus being able to be removed safely for PE lessons. No other piercings are acceptable e.g. nose studs or tongue studs.

Make-Up

No make-up is allowed for Years 7 and 8. Any older student wearing make-up deemed to be inappropriate for school by any member of staff will be asked to remove it. Nail varnish is not to be worn and acrylic nails are not permitted.

Outdoor Wear

Whilst the school does not specify a type of coat or rainwear for students we do expect them to reflect the school ethos. This means that denim or garments inappropriately decorated with logos likely to cause offence are not acceptable. The only ‘hoodies’ permitted are those noted in PE uniform.

Suppliers

Uniform Suppliers:

Rawcliffes Schoolwear Centre

5-7 Haywra Crescent, Harrogate HG1 5BG

01423 504130 Rawcliffes Website

Kool Kidz

17 North Street, Wetherby LS22 6NU

01937 589422 Kool Kidz Website

Please visit the websites of our uniform suppliers for further information