AGS Uniform September 2026

From September 2026, we are making some important updates to our school uniform in line with national guidance set out in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

These changes are designed to reduce the overall cost of school uniform for families by limiting the number of compulsory branded items and increasing flexibility for parents when purchasing items. As a result, families will be able to buy more items from a wider range of retailers, helping to ensure excellent value for money while maintaining a smart and consistent standard for all students. We remain committed to a uniform that promotes pride in our school community, while also being affordable, practical and inclusive.

The changes are to the PE kit. All students need to have an AGS branded polo shirt and an AGS branded long sleeved top. All other PE kit does not need to be AGS branded eg plain navy football socks, plain navy shorts.

The school's Uniform Exchange is still available for parents and carers to donate outgrown clothing and request school uniform items which will be provided free of charge, if available. 

Please support school staff by checking that your child is fully prepared before leaving home.

School Uniform Expectations Reminder April 2026

The main reminders include full compliance with AGS uniform code – please see page 5 of the PPD (Policy for Positive Discipline). This includes strict limitations on jewellery, make-up and one clear facial piercing. It also means no trainers – only plain black shoes

• The specific clothing expectations are outlined below:
  It is important to highlight that tube, tight skirts (sometimes called bandage skirts) are not allowed. The skirt material should not be stretched, but tailored. The length of the skirt should be no more than one width of the hand from the kneecap to the bottom of the skirt. This includes the vent of the skirt. Students can use their own hand to measure the appropriate distance of the skirt or shorts to their knee.
• Trousers must be worn around the student’s waist at all times. Sagging (trousers worn below the waistline) is not permitted. Wearing trousers or joggers underneath school trousers is not permitted. Undergarments must not be visiblWearing multiple pairs of trousers is not allowed.
• No jewellery other than plain, single, discreet studs as earrings, one bangle/bracelet per hand and one plain ring per hand.
• No false nails. Nails should be plain and of a practical length for sport and other practical subjects.
• One clear nose stud is permitted.
• Extreme hairstyles (as decided by the school are not acceptable e.g. hair colouring (natural hair tones
  only). Tram lines in hair is also not allowed. Navy blue, plain hair accessories are the preferred style.
• Minimal make-up permitted in years 7-11 (as decided by the school).
• Long or short sleeved shirts must be tucked in and always worn with a tie.
• School and sports trousers must be worn around the waist. Undergarments must not be visible and
  wearing multiple pairs of trousers is not allowed.

Policy for Positive Discipline (PPD) Document available here

Summer Uniform

In the second half of the summer term (after half term), blazers and jumpers are optional. Long or short sleeved shirts must be tucked in and always worn with a tie.