School Uniform and Equipment

Our students are role models for the school and represent the school in our wider community therefore we want our students to look smart and to be proud of their appearance.

Students are expected to wear full school uniform, including a blazer, at all times, to and from school and within the school premises, unless advised by a member of staff.

Following our parental consultation regarding our school uniform policy, we have decided to make some changes for September 2025.  We understand the financial pressures many families face, and we are committed to making school as affordable and accessible as possible while maintaining high standards. 

From September 2025, there will be only two compulsory branded uniform items plus the school tie:

  • AVS school blazer
  • AVS PE polo shirt
  • AVS school tie

These items, along with the school tie, will continue to be available from our uniform supplier, Webb Ellis. School ties can also be purchased directly from school.

All other uniform items – including black trousers, white shirts, navy PE shorts and other basics – may now be purchased from any retailer, allowing parents greater flexibility and the potential to make savings.

For those who wish to purchase them, Webb Ellis will continue to stock several optional branded uniform items. These remain high quality and reasonably priced, and parents are welcome to buy them should they prefer.

https://www.webb-ellis.co.uk/schools/secondary-schools/avon-valley-school/

We would also like to clarify the following:

  • All students are permitted, regardless of gender, to wear black tailored trousers.
  • A branded school skirt option currently remains available from our supplier for any student who prefers to wear one.  No other skirt options are permitted.

Additionally, from September 2025, we are updating our footwear expectations:
Students will be permitted to wear any all-black leather-look footwear.  This change provides parents with more choice when shopping for reasonably priced and more durable footwear, while still ensuring students present a smart and consistent appearance.

Uniform Requirements and Expectations - September 2025 
MAIN SCHOOL UNIFORM
Compulsory items Optional items
  • AVS school blazer*
  • Official AVS House tie**
  • White shirt
  • Black trousers
  • Black leather look footwear
  • AVS pleated school skirt*
  • AVS school V-neck jumper*

* these items can only be purchased via our official supplier Webb Ellis

** please note that school ties can also be purchased directly from school

PE & dance Kit
Compulsory items Optional items
  • AVS School PE polo*
  • Navy loose fitting nylon sports shorts
  • White sports socks
  • Navy football socks (boys only)
  • Sports trainers 
  • AVS Dance polo**
  • AVS Rugby jersey*
  • AVS PE skort*
  • AVS PE nylon shorts*
  • AVS PE bottoms*
  • AVS school leggings*
  • AVS PE hoodie*
  • Navy or black tracksuit bottoms with subtle or no branding
  • Black sports leggings with subtle or no branding

* these items can only be purchased via our official supplier Webb Ellis

** AVS Dance polo is compulsory for all students studying GCSE Dance option

We also expect our students to adhere to the following rules:

  • Subtle make-up
  • No jewellery, except a plain single stud in each ear, to be worn in the lower earlobe. Stretchers / Spacers of any description are not allowed
  • No bracelets or body/facial piercings. This includes nose studs of any description (including clear retainers), lip, eyebrow and cheek piercings
  • No nail varnish or nail extensions
  • No coloured hair unless one single, natural colour
  • No extreme hair styles/cuts, ‘Tram lines’ cut into hair of any type are not allowed. Hair shaved below a ‘Grade 2’ is not acceptable
     

We expect all our students to comply with the uniform policy of the school.

If your child has a special educational need which requires a reasonable adjustment to be made, please discuss this with the school SENCO.

We highly recommend that every item should be clearly marked with the owner's name. If you are unsure of what constitutes the correct uniform at any time, then please contact the school.

 

The official supplier of school uniform and PE Kit is:

Webb Ellis
5 & 6 Matthew Street
Rugby
CV21 3BY
T. 01788 567777
To visit the Webb Ellis website click here. 


Available from school:

School ties, £4.50 payable on the My Ed app.

We list good quality second hand uniform items which are available for purchase on the My Ed app. These items are updated regularly as new items are donated. New items are always needed and donations can be dropped off in our reception area. 

Equipment

It is important that your child is equipped and prepared for learning by having the correct equipment which includes:

  • Black or blue pens

  • Pencils and a pencil sharpener

  • Ruler

  • Eraser

  • Scientific calculator

  • Protractor and compasses

These items are best kept in a pencil case, and there is an expectation that all students have a pencil case on the desk during lessons. In addition, your child may find highlighters or coloured pencils/pens useful.