UNIFORM
Coombe Wood School uniform
We believe that a smart school uniform is essential in expressing a school's attitude towards learning and the passion it shares with its community in looking smart, feeling smart and being smart. Students will wear their uniform with pride, demonstrating a love for their school and a love of learning. We ask that parents and carers share our passion for their children to wear their uniform with pride, ensuring they leave the house in the morning fully prepared for learning and for what the day has to offer.
Parents/Carers - like you, we want Coombe Wood School students to be proud of their uniform and to look professional and smart at all times. However, detailed our school’s uniform policy is, there will always be shoes, clothes, jewellery or haircuts that ‘push the boundaries’ and fall into the grey area between acceptable and unacceptable. We want to be celebrating our students’ appearance, not disputing it with you. Please do not put us in the difficult situation of having to exercise our right to sanction an item of clothing or a haircut that falls in to this grey area. Please stick to the uniform expectations outlined above at all times.
If you are considering buying an item that may be ‘borderline’, please do contact us first to seek advice on whether we will accept it or not. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Please note, school ties can only be bought from Stevensons, either online or in their Croydon store.
The tie you buy will relate to the House your child is in.
Our Coombe Wood School Houses are - Campbell, Coleridge, Fairfield, Henman, Johnson and Romero.
To order all your Coombe Wood School Uniform and Sports Kit requirements, please click on the link below.
Delivery will be made directly to your home. You can also visit the Stevensons store in Croydon to try on and purchase items.
Stevensons website
Academic Uniform
- CWS Blazer - to be worn at all times unless given permission to remove
- CWS Tie
- White shirt/blouse
- Grey Jumper (optional)
- Black trousers
- CWS Skirt (If you opt to wear a skirt- this is the only skirt permitted by the school)
- Tights must be plain black and no socks to be worn over tights
- Black shoes (no boots/no trainers)
- Black socks only
HRF Uniform
- CWS Midlayer Quarter Zip
- CWS House T-Shirt
- CWS Tapered Trackpants
- CWS Shorts/CWS Skort
- Black sports socks only
- Suitable sports footwear
Non CWS Branded Unifrom
Academic
- Black trousers
- White shirt/blouse (when worn must be tucked into trousers and top button done up)
- Black socks
- Black shoes (no boots)
- School bag
- Grey V Neck jumper (optional)
HRF
- Black sports socks
- Trainers (non-marking soles) suitable for indoor use only
- Trainers suitable for outdoor use only or multi-ground studded boots suitable for the 3G pitch (students should see which sports they participate regularly in during Games before purchasing studded boots)
- Plain black leggings (only to be worn under CWS short/skort)
Outerwear
- Coats: Appropriate for the weather
- Winter Hats: Allowed, but only outdoors
Non-negotiables:
- No face coverings, snoods, or branded sports jackets
- No hoods up indoors
- No non-CWS hoodies/midlayers
- No caps or scarves inside the building
Jewellery and Hair
- Earrings: One small plain stud per ear lobe allowed; no other piercings permitted
- Hair: Natural color only; no headwear (caps, hats, etc.), except for plain black hijabs
- Makeup: Should be minimal and not noticeable
- No acrylic nails or fake eyelashes
Cost Considerations and Uniform Supply
When developing this uniform policy, the Local Governing Body has taken several factors into account, including:
- Fostering a shared identity and sense of purpose
- Practicality for lessons and sports
- Safeguarding, health, and safety considerations
- Ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010
We are mindful of uniform costs and aim to keep branded items to a minimum, focusing on high-quality, long-lasting items that provide good value for money. Parents are free to purchase generic uniform items from any retailer.
For more expensive items like coats, bags, and trainers, we avoid overly specific requirements so that families can use what they already have.
Uniform vouchers are also available for students receiving PP funding. Please enquire at the front office for more information.
Second-hand Uniforms
To make uniforms more affordable and sustainable, second-hand items are available through regular sales organised by the CWSA throughout the year.
For more details, please contact the school office.