Uniform
Compulsory – Wearing Trousers
- Brown blazer with Baines badge
- Brown trousers
- Plain white shirt
- School tie
- White or black socks
- Black or brown shoes – formal style (lace up or slip-on)
Compulsory – Wearing Kilt
- Brown blazer with Baines badge
- Brown checked kilt (knee length)
- Plain white shirt
- School tie
- Either dark brown / black tights or white / black socks
- Black or brown shoes – formal style (lace up or slip-on)
Optional Items
- Baines brown V-neck pullover (Highly recommended)
- Baines summer polo shirt (Easter onwards) Students can wear an unbranded plain white polo shirt (Easter onwards)
Year 11 students also have a specific tie and the option to wear a polo shirt all year round. However, Year 11 students attending formal functions on behalf of the school would be required to wear a shirt and tie.
Gilets are not to be worn.
Games Kit
The Baines branded tracksuit is to be worn to School on days where the pupils have PE lessons. Pupils should wear their PE kit underneath.
Compulsory – Option A
- 1 Baines tracksuit.
- 1 black/gold polo shirt with Baines
logo. - Shin pads and gum shield.
- 1 pair black socks – black.
- 1 pair training shoes (not basketball boots).
- 1 pair Baines 2 in 1 shorts.
Compulsory – Option B
• 1 Baines tracksuit.
• 1 black/gold reversible rugby shirt.
• 1 black/gold polo shirt with Baines logo.
• 1 pair football boots (with safety studs holding “kite” mark).
• Shin pads and gum shield.
• 1 pair Baines PE shorts.
• 1 pair black socks.
• 1 pair training shoes (not basketball boots).
Optional Items
- Tennis racket
- Hockey stick
- Spare set of underclothes
- Towel
- Baines shorts
Guidance on Appearance
Blazers must be worn at all times
Hats / Caps are not to be worn inside the school buildings
Outdoor coats are not to be worn inside classrooms
Shirts must be tucked in and top buttons must be fastened
Skirts must be of an appropriate length, no shorter than knee length and not rolled over at the waistband. If skirts are deemed too short, students will wear black tights until a longer skirt is purchased.
Trousers / Jumpers must be Baines School design only
Shoes are to be black or dark brown only and of formal style, either lace up or slip-on and polishable. Velcro style trainers and black pumps are not acceptable. Shoe styles are not to follow the extremes of fashion and should be sensible, given movement around the site. Trainers can only be worn for PE activities. Nike Air Force One are not school shoes and are not to be worn as such.
Socks/Tights Girls may wear either dark brown or black tights or white or black socks. Socks are not to be worn over the knee.
Nail Varnish For safety reasons nails should be short and well-manicured without colour or glitter. False and acrylic nails must not be worn.
Jewellery should not be worn other than a wrist watch or a single pair of small, plain stud earrings in the ear lobe. No additional items of jewellery such as bracelets, rings or necklaces are to be worn. Any piercings that contravene the rules will need to be removed immediately, this includes any piercings in the ears other than one small pair of plain studs in the ear lobes, nose piercings or other facial piercings. Plasters covering piercings are not allowed
Tattoos are not allowed in school. The ‘Tattooing of Minors Act 1969’ makes it illegal for anyone to tattoo a young person under the age of 18. Henna tattoos and / or temporary tattoos are not allowed in school
Hair should be of smart appearance. No excessive styles, shaven heads or shaved lines. No severely coloured hair / streaks, only naturally occurring hair colour permitted. No coloured hair extensions. Students are not to come to school with sections of their eyebrows shaven
Makeup Appearance at all times must be appropriate to the school environment for which make-up does not need to be worn and false eyelashes or LVL lash lifts or similar are not allowed – natural lashes and
eyebrows only.
Students failing to meet the standards in uniform will be dealt with in accordance with all other breaches of School rules. The school reserves the right to confiscate items that do not conform to the uniform code. These items will be stored safely and will be returned to the individual at an appropriate time by a designated member of staff. If a student has an item confiscated that is of significant value, then the school will return it to the parent / carer on request. For security reasons the parent / carer must collect it personally, for which proof of identity will be required.
Guidance for Sports Equipment & Clothing
Recommendations about safety equipment are made by the PE teacher leading the session. These recommendations range from shin pads to gum shields to rugby shirts.
Outside of the curriculum we provide a variety of more competitive sporting opportunites to students across the school, examples of which are Intra and Inter school matches where the need for correct safety equipment / clothing is compulsory due to the competitive nature of these events.
Please find below the safety recommendations (C denotes compulsory items)
| Activity | Curriculum Time | Club / House | School Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey | Shin pads Gum Shield Sports trainers or Astro Boots (no pumps)(C) | Shin pads(C) Gum shield Sports trainers or Astro boots (C) | Shin pads(C) Gum shield(C) Sports trainers or Astro boots (C) |
| Football | Football Boots(C) Shin pads(C) Long socks(C) | Football Boots(C) Shin pads(C) Long socks(C) | Football Boots(C) Shin pads(C) Long socks(C) |
| Rugby | Rugby Boots(C) Long socks(C) Rugby shirt (C) Shin pads Gum shield | Rugby Boots(C) Gum shield(C) Long socks(C) Rugby shirt(C) Shin pads(C) | Rugby Boots(C) Gum shield(C) Long socks(C) Rugby shirt(C) Shin pads(C) |
Gum shields are available form all sports retailers and from the PE department directly.
Please note that these recommendations, and where appropriate compulsory requirements, are taken from the Governing Bodies for each of the sports. Having the correct equipment / clothing will also make your child feel more confident and will enhance the teaching that is taking place. Finally, students representing the school teams will only participate if they have all the necessary items listed above.
Please feel free to contact the PE department if you need any further advice.
Purchasing Uniform
Below are the details for where you can purchase uniform :
Opening Hours for Uniform & Leisurewear
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 3pm
Closed Sunday’s and Bank Holiday’s
Baines School Uniform Donations
Clothing donations can be brought into school and given to the front office, where you can donate uniform items, your child no longer needs or has outgrown.
Request Items of Uniform
If you require uniform, you can contact us by email at wellbeing@baines.lancs.sch.uk , which gets checked each week. Alternatively, if you need uniform more urgently, please telephone the front office on 01253 883019.
Last updated September 2024