Uniform

Uniform (including jewellery and make-up) and PE kit

The IGS uniform enables students to have Pride in being part of the Ilkley Grammar School community. All students are expected to wear their uniform with Pride.

KS3 & 4 IGS Uniform

• Black, flat, plain shoes or ankle boots
• Socks (black, grey, or white) or black tights
• Grey pleated skirt or plain dark grey trousers, or smart, dark grey tailored shorts (no sports or cargo shorts)
• Plain black belt
• Plain white shirt, top button done and tucked in
• Blazer with school crest
• School tie, crest showing
• Any non-branded plain black or grey jumper (preferably V neck, but if not, the tie must be visible)
• School hoodie or coat may be worn outside
• Headscarf in black, grey, or year group tie colour

The IGS Eco-iLeaders regularly arrange a pre-loved uniform sale where quality second-hand uniform can be purchased.

PE Kit

The intention is to ensure that PE kit remains appropriate for both physical activity and wider use across the school day. As periods of hot weather become more frequent, students may be permitted to wear PE kit for extended periods, including in classrooms and around the school site.

• White unisex polo shirt or fitted polo shirt with school logo
• Black long/short sleeve reversible rugby shirt with school badge (girls are not required to have this unless taking part in extracurricular rugby)
• Black skort or plain black shorts of mid-thigh length. Very short athletic shorts (including Nike Pro-style shorts and similar designs) are not permitted. Mid-thigh shorts provide a practical, appropriate and inclusive option.
• Long black games socks
• White ankle socks
• Sports trainers
• Football/rugby (plastic studded) boots for all
• Plain swim shorts or swimming costume
• Goggles and a towel for swimming

Optional PE Kit

• Grey hoodie with school logo - no other brand is acceptable
• Plain black performance sports leggings
• Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no large logo or coloured stripes)
• Black skins thermal top
• In addition, the following protective equipment is strongly recommended: shin pads and a gum-shield.

Jewellery and make up in KS3 & 4

Our updated non-gendered jewellery/make-up/hair policy respects students’ sense of individuality and self-expression, appreciating that this helps to promote positive mental health and self-image. It also recognises privilege of age whilst still ensuring a safe, inclusive environment where the focus is on high quality education for all and not on appearance. Whilst we do have a relatively liberal approach, there are some parameters and requirements which are non-negotiable either for health and safety reasons, age restrictions/recommendations, practical reasons and for ensuring students are not the subject of value judgements or placed under peer-pressure.

Wearing incorrect uniform, jewellery or make-up will result in a Pride behaviour point being issued to students.

Please make sure that your child is wearing their unform and any make-up or jewellery in line with the IGS expectations for their year group.

Warm Weather Uniform Adjustments

During periods of warm weather, IGS may allow students to make adjustments to their uniform to ensure they remain comfortable while maintaining a smart appearance.

This will typically include:

• Removing the school blazer
• Undoing the top button of their shirt or blouse
• Loosening their school tie

In periods of extreme heat, the school may also:

• Allow students to attend in their IGS PE kit

Students and parents/carers will be informed when any temporary uniform adjustments are in place.

Name Labels

As items inevitably go missing or get lost, we highly recommend that you label all your child's possessions. Please click on the banner below to order personalised labels from Stikins who also donate 30% of every sale back to our PTA. 

Annual Sustainable Uniform Sale

Save money and help the environment by recycling and reusing

The IGS Eco-iLeaders hold an annual sustainable uniform sale each July, where quality second-hand uniform, shoes, revision books and many other items can be purchased at very reasonable prices.

Their primary goal is to get good quality branded uniform back into circulation to reduce the large impact the creation of new products take on the environment.

Please consider supporting the sale and helping the school to achieve more sustainability. 

Take me to details of the next IGS Sustainable Uniform Sale!

Recognised school uniform suppliers

For branded IGS items

• Wharfedale Uniforms, 3 Chantry Dive, Ilkley
  https://wharfedaleuniforms.com/
• Joshua Adams Menswear, 19-21 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley
  https://www.joshuaadams.co.uk/ilkley-school-uniform

For non-branded items of school uniform e.g. trousers and shirts

• Primark
• Marks and Spencer
• John Lewis
• Sainsbury's
• Asda
• Or other mainstream suppliers of school uniform

To buy and sell 'pre-loved' uniform throughout the year please visit IGS Market Place on Facebook.

This is a group for Ilkley Grammar School parents and staff to buy and sell second hand school uniform, sports wear and sports equipment, miscellaneous educational equipment, books etc, to raise funds for the PTA.

Please provide a description, photo and asking price with your post. Once sold, we ask the sellers to make a donation (50% suggested minimum) to the PTA using Parentpay.

Thank you!