School Uniform
Pride in Belonging
We believe that uniform is important in contributing to the ethos of the school and in setting an appropriate tone. It supports positive behaviour and discipline; encourages identity with, and support for, SGS Forest High School.
All uniform should be clearly marked with the student’s name.
Our uniform is supplied by Monkhouse Schoolwear in Gloucester. Orders can be placed online using the link below, by telephone on 0161 476 7216 or in person at 99 Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AA.
The only uniform item not available from Monkhouse is the Key Stage 4 tie. Parents and carers of students in Years 10 and 11 should buy this tie from the school, via ParentPay.
Any family that is concerned about the cost of uniform should get in touch with us. We will do all we can to help.
There is also a Facebook group called The Forest High Second Hand Uniform, where parents can buy pre-loved uniform items, offering a more affordable and sustainable option. If you have good quality uniform that is no longer needed, you are encouraged to donate or sell it through the Facebook group. This is a great way to support other families within the school community while giving items a second life and helping to reduce waste.
Uniform Guidance
| Purple jumper | This must be the official purple v-neck jumper with a black stripe available from our supplier. |
| Tie | Black and purple stripes available from our supplier. |
| Black trousers | These should be in a traditional school style, classic, smart. They must NOT be tight, slim fit or made from elasticated fabric. |
| White shirt | Shirts should be plain white with collar suitable for use with a tie. The shirt should be tucked in and the top button must be fastened at all times. |
| Socks / tights | Black. |
| Footwear | Black leather/polishable shoes with a flat or low heel no logo; not trainers/trainer-style. |
| Black skirt with school logo (optional item) | This is only available through our uniform supplier and must be knee length. |
| Outdoor clothing | Students should have an outdoor coat. Please ensure this coat provides maximum visibility on dark evenings. Outdoor coats, scarfs, hats or gloves should not be worn indoors. Denim jackets, hoodies and any clothing with offensive messages are banned from school and will be confiscated for collection from reception at the end of the school day. |
| Hair | Long hair must be tied back for all practical lessons including Food, Science and PE. Extreme hairstyles and non-natural hair colours are not allowed. |
| Jewellery | No jewellery should be worn with the exception of a wrist watch and one pair of ear studs worn in the ear lobe and removed during PE lessons. Smart watches are not allowed in school. Items of jewellery that are not allowed will be confiscated and kept securely at school ready for collection at the end of the school day. |
| Make-up | Light, natural looking make-up is allowed. A student wearing heavy make-up and/or false eyelashes will be asked to remove it. Nail varnish is not allowed. Additionally, long or false nails are not allowed for health and safety reasons. |
| Other equipment | 2 black pens, red pen, green pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, scientific calculator. Art sketch book – cost £4. Folder containing: Knowledge Organiser, Cornell Notebook and timetable. These are provided by the school. If lost, there will be a charge for replacement. |
| School Bag | Large enough to hold a students’ daily equipment including a water bottle and their school folder. |
| Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices or games | These are not allowed in school. If students choose to bring them to school, they must be placed in the lockboxes at reception and will then be securely stored until students collect at the end of the school day. Students are not permitted to carry these items around the school site. |
PE Uniform
| Short-sleeved Sports Top | Purple and black with school logo available from our uniform supplier. |
| PE Outerlayer | Black school technical sports layer with school logo available from our uniform supplier. |
| Plain black tracksuit trousers or shorts (sports, mid-thigh) or skort | Available from our Uniform Supplier or other high street and supermarket retailers. Please note that leggings are not allowed unless they are the Forest High School leggings. |
| Socks | Plain black sports socks. |
| Trainers | Non-marking. |
| Football/Rugby Boots | To be worn on school fields for appropriate activities (Football/Rugby etc). |
| Safety Items | Shin pads, mouth guard required for extra-curricular fixtures. |

Optional Items: Forest High School shorts, skort, tracksuit bottoms, socks are available from our uniform supplier.