Uniform & Equipment

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At The Wavell School, our uniform is about far more than what students wear.  It is a visible expression of who we are as a community. It reflects our pride, our ambition and our shared commitment to the values of The Wavell Way: Respect, Preparation, Commitment, Aspiration and Accountability. 

We are ambitious for every student at The Wavell School and are determined to keep raising standards in all that we do. From the classroom to the corridor, and in every interaction, we want our students to experience a culture of pride, purpose and high expectations. Wearing our uniform smartly is an important part of this: it helps create the calm, focused and positive environment in which every student feels they belong, is ready to learn and can achieve their very best. 

We believe that when students look smart, they feel proud. When expectations are clear and applied consistently, students feel secure. And when everyone is held to the same high standards, every young person has the best opportunity to succeed. 

Our uniform is designed to be practical, affordable and inclusive. We keep compulsory branded items to a minimum, support families through our second-hand uniform provision and will always work with parents where genuine difficulties arise.  

Our uniform helps us to: 

 - Foster pride in being part of The Wavell School community. 
 - Promote equality by reducing unnecessary social pressures. 
 -  Create a calm, focused environment where learning comes first. 
 - Develop habits of professionalism, responsibility and self-respect. 
 - Demonstrate our shared commitment to raising standards and maintaining high expectations for all. 
 - Ensure every student feels they belong and represents the school with pride. 

High expectations, fair support

We believe that every student can meet our expectations. 

Our role is to ensure those expectations are clear, applied fairly and supported consistently. Where uniform issues arise, our priority is always to help students resolve them quickly so they can return to learning with minimal disruption. We work in partnership with families, offering practical support where needed while maintaining the high standards that benefit every member of our community.  

Uniform is not about creating conformity; it is about creating community. When every student walks through our gates looking smart and ready to learn, they demonstrate pride in themselves, respect for others and a commitment to making The Wavell School a place where everyone belongs and everyone succeeds.

Mrs Emma Wright, Headteacher

Compulsory Wavell Uniform 

Item	Description	Stockist
Wavell Sweatshirt	Navy blue Sweatshirt with Wavell Shield	Brenda’s
Wavell Polo Shirt	White polo shirt with Wavell Shield Prefects permitted to wear sky blue polo shirt with Wavell Shield	Brenda’s
Black Tailored Trousers / Black Box Pleat Skirt / Black Tailored Shorts	Black Tailored Trousers (no jeans/leggings/jeggings) or Black Box Pleat Skirt – Skirts are to be knee length	General Purchase*
Plain black leather look Shoes/Footwear	Plain black leather low heeled (not backless / canvas / boots /non leather look trainers)	General purchase*

*Item is available from Brenda's or any other school uniform stockist.  Sensory-friendly uniform items are available from mainstream retailers, including Asda and Marks & Spencer; where parents choose to purchase these items, they must still meet The Wavell School’s published uniform specification.

PE Uniform

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Compulsory PE Kit

Item	Description	Stockist
Wavell PE Polo Shirt	PE polo shirt with Wavell Shield (Unisex)	Brenda’s
PE Shorts or Skort (of an appropriate length, no cycling/gym shorts)	Plain Navy Blue	General Purchase*
Football Socks	Plain Navy Blue	General Purchase*
Trainer Socks	White	General Purchase*
Sports Trainers (not shoes worn to school)		General Purchase*
Football Boots		General Purchase*
Mouthguard		General Purchase*
Football/Hockey Shin pads		General Purchase*

*Item is available from Brenda's or any other school uniform/sports stockist

Optional/Recommended PE Kit

Track Suit Bottoms	Plain Navy Blue	General Purchase*
Sports Midlayer (Girls)	Navy Blue Akoa Midlayer with Wavell Shield (girls)	Brenda’s
Rugby Shirt  (Boys)	Navy Blue Rugby Top (boys)	Brenda’s
Track Pant	Akoa Navy Blue Track Pant	Brenda’s
Sports Leggings (Girls)	Akoa Navy Blue Sports Leggings	Brenda’s

Please ensure that all kit and training shoes, boots etc are clearly named.

Valuables: students may leave valuables at the PE office at the beginning of each lesson, but are responsible for leaving and collecting all items. Please note: If students leave valuable items in the changing rooms, it is at their own risk. 

Uniform Expectations

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 A high standard of personal presentation is expected of all students at The Wavell School. Our uniform is an important part of creating a calm, purposeful and inclusive environment where every student is ready to learn. 

The following expectations help ensure consistency and fairness for everyone.

Other Uniform Expectations

Equipment List

Every student is expected to bring the following basic equipment to School each day:

• 2 Pens, 2 Pencils, Ruler, Eraser, Sharpener, Protractor and Pritt-type glue stick(minimum)- kept in a clear pencil case (clear pencil cases are needed for GCSE exam conditions) 
• A scientific calculator
• Whiteboard pack
• Coloured pens/highlighters are highly recommended – to help revision notes

For details of items that can be ordered via the School Bank and Scopay click here...

 

Supporting High Standards

We want every student to succeed, and our approach is based on clarity, consistency and support.  Where a uniform issue can be resolved quickly, students will be directed to the Uniform Hub, where appropriate uniform can be borrowed so they can return to learning promptly. Students are expected to follow reasonable staff instructions and wear borrowed uniform where required and remove excess jewellery and make up. Persistent or deliberate refusal to comply with the Uniform Policy may result in further behaviour sanctions, including placement in the Reflection Room.  

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Pett (Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour and Culture) or the Headteacher for any further clarification.