School Uniform

Our school uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the overall ethos of Bingley Grammar School.

Aims:

To instill pride and identity
To support positive behaviour and discipline
To ensure that all pupils regardless of race or background feel welcome
To protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way
School uniform supports effective teaching and learning

This uniform is to be worn at all times at school and on the journeys to and from school. Items are available from Whittakers Schoolwear in Shipley and Keighley, and Rawcliffe’s in Bradford.

If a student comes to school in incorrect uniform replacements where possible will be offered and must be worn for that day. You will also be informed via letter or phone call. In extreme cases we may have to send your son/daughter home, however, you would be notified of this. There may also be occasion where students repeatedly wearing the incorrect uniform are placed in isolation - again parent/carers will be informed.

If for any reason you need support with this please contact the Student Support Team so we can work with you to overcome this and ensure your son/daughter does not receive a sanction unnecessarily.

The uniform policy has been updated for September 2026 to comply with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.

Financial Support

Click here for financial support with uniform costs: https://www.bingleygrammar.org/uniformvoucher/

The Shipley Area School Uniform Bank

The Shipley Area School Uniform Bank is a community charity, based at the Shipley Salvation Army. If you have any uniform you no longer need please consider donating it here or contact them for assistance in obtaining any uniform you may need: Shipley Area School Uniform Bank >>

Full School Uniform

Item	Girls	Boys	Further details	Outlet
Blazer with BGS logo	Optional		A BGS jumper or blazer must be worn at all times. A burgundy or blue BGS jumper can be worn. The burgundy jumper is being phased out.	Whittakers (Keighley/ Shipley), or Rawcliffes
BGS House tie, clip-on	Compulsory		Must be worn at all times	1^st tie provided by School then available from the school shop
Jumper with BGS logo	Optional Bingley Burgundy or Blue		A BGS jumper or blazer must be worn at all times. A burgundy or blue BGS jumper can be worn. The burgundy jumper is being phased out.	Whittakers (Keighley/ Shipley), or Rawcliffes
Trousers	Plain black/charcoal grey trousers of conventional material in school style. Trousers must have traditional pockets and seams to make a distinction with leggings		No denim/jersey/linen /tracksuit/ ski pants/leggings/combat trousers/chinos Must cover the ankle	Any outlet
Plain white Shirt	Stiff collared blouse or shirt		Not baggy or tailored, must be tucked in	Any outlet
Outdoor footwear	All black, flat shoes, or trainer-style shoes		No coloured logos, stripes, soles etc.	Any outlet
Socks	Black or navy			Any outlet
Outdoor coat	Any reasonable style coat no offensive slogans.		Non BGS hoodies are not permitted	Any outlet
Hats	Plain woollen hats		Baseball caps are not permitted Hats permitted in winter months, when permission given	Any outlet
Hijab	Plain black		No patterns or logos	Any outlet
Traditional dress	Black loose fitting trousers and tunic		Blazer must be worn over the top. Not a dress, or skirt.	Any outlet
Lanyard	Compulsory		Must be worn with ID badge in the colour of the year group	1 st lanyard provided by school, replacements available from the online school shop.
Summer	Knee length black / charcoal culottes/tailored shorts		Must cover the knee	Any outlet

Sportswear

Item	Girls	Boys	Further details	Outlet
Bottom Half	Skort or plain black/navy tracksuit bottoms or plain black sports leggings	Shorts in navy, red & white Plain black/navy tracksuit bottoms	Compulsory	Whittakers (Keighley/ Shipley), or Rawcliffes for BGS logo items or any outlet
Polo shirt	Navy red & white with logo	Navy red & white with logo	Compulsory	Whittakers (Keighley/ Shipley), or Rawcliffes
Socks x 2 pairs	White, ankle length Navy red and white	White, ankle length Navy red and white	Compulsory White ankle length for indoor and Navy red and white for outdoor	Any outlet for indoor socks and Uniform supplier for outdoor socks
Hooded sweatshirt	Navy red & white with logo	Navy red & white with logo	Optional	Whittakers (Keighley/ Shipley), or Rawcliffes
Footwear x 2	Training shoes Football/rugby boots (studded)	Training shoes Football/rugby boots (studded)	Compulsory Not pumps for indoor use as need to be non-marking	Any outlet
Mouth guard	If required	If required	Optional	Any outlet
Shin pads	If required	If required	Optional	Any outlet

Girls and Boys

Other useful information:

We strongly recommend that name labels be attached to the inside of each item of clothing
Students may have up to two piercings in each ear plus a stud in the nose. No other jewellery is permitted except for valid religious reasons. The jewellery needs to be able to be removed if requested for safety reasons.
Eyebrow studs are not permitted, nor any other type of body piercing.
Hair styles must not be extreme, one single small line is allowed.
No make-up to be worn in Years 7 - 9. Discreet make up is permitted in Years 10 - 11
Summer Uniform: During the second half of the Summer term, and at other times when the weather is hot, the Headteacher may allow students to not wear their blazers or jumpers. No other garment is to be won in it's place. Ties are to be worn as normal.

Equipment
Essential
School bag - large enough to carry an A4 ring binder
A large, clear, plastic pencil case containing:
3 black biros
1 green biro
1 green highlighter pen
1 pink biro or highlighter pen
3 HB pencils
Rubber
Pencil sharpener
30cm ruler
Protractor
Casio Scientific Calculator, preferred model FX-85GT Plus, available on Parent Pay
A named water bottle

Desirable

Highlighter pens
Pack of colouring pencils
Glue stick
Mathematical equipment (Pair of compasses)