Uniform

The Cooper School UNIFORM Expectations

The Power of School Uniform
At our school, we believe that uniform is much more than just a dress code; it is a powerful
tool for equity and focus. A smart, consistent uniform:
           ● Fosters Belonging: It unites our students under a shared identity, promoting pride
              in our school community.
           ● Levels the Playing Field: It removes social pressures related to fashion and
              branding, ensuring all students feel equal.
           ● Sets the Standard: It helps students mentally transition into a frame of mind ready
              for learning and success the moment they put it on.

All orders for school uniform please visit SWI School Wear.

New Uniform

● Top half:
           ○ The Cooper School branded jumper (your choice of a sweater or a woollen
              jumper) with
           ○ White shirt and The Cooper School tie or
           ○ Blue branded PE top
● Bottom half:
           ○ Must be plain black (strictly no logos, stripes, or other colours). Allowed
              items include trousers, skirts, shorts, leggings, or joggers.
           ○ Not Allowed: Jeans and cycling shorts are strictly prohibited.
● Footwear: Socks and trainers must be plain black.

Transition Uniform (Allowed until January 2026)

● Top half:
            ○ A plain black jumper (your choice of a sweater or a woollen jumper) with
            ○ White shirt and The Cooper School tie or
            ○ A light blue unbranded polo shirt
● Bottom half:
            ○ Must be plain black (strictly no logos, stripes, or other colours). Allowed
               items include trousers, skirts, shorts, leggings, or joggers.
            ○ Not Allowed: Jeans and cycling shorts are strictly prohibited.
● Footwear: Socks and trainers must be plain black.


The old logo PE top is still permitted in the transition period.

Additional information

  • Outdoor coats should not be worn in class

  • No hoodies of any kind 

  • No denim material 

  • No zip up sweatshirts or tracksuit tops

  • No hats should be worn during lessons

Jewellery and Makeup

  • Students  will need to remove any visible piercings upon request for health and safety reasons e.g. PE lessons. Compliance of these requests is expected
  • A wrist watch may be worn
  • Nail varnish may be worn
  • Students should not wear acrylic or false nails which compromise their ability to complete work, type or pose a health and safety concern
  • Students should not wear any jewellery that compromises their ability to complete work, type or pose a health and safety concern
  • There are no restrictions on hair length or style at The Cooper School, however, there will be times when long hair must be tied up e.g. PE, Science experiments and in DT lessons. Compliance is expected with these requests

Variations to uniform for religious, cultural or other reasons:

  • Students who wear a headscarf, turbans or other items for religious reasons are permitted to do so as long as the fabric is plain (dark blue, black or white)

  • Requests to vary the uniform, such as for a medical or religious reason, will always be carefully considered. These requests should be made through the Headteacher  

Please note: If any item of clothing, jewellery or anything else related to uniform prevents the ability of a student to take part in standard school activities then this will be deemed inappropriate. 

The Headteacher’s decision is final on all matters relating to uniform.

Dress Code For Sixth Form Students

Students in Years 12 and 13 have the right to wear their own clothes in a responsible way that is appropriate for the school environment as per the guidance in the Post 16 Behaviour for Learning Policy.