--- title: "School Uniform" url: "https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/school-uniform" school: "Alston Moor Federation" --- # School Uniform Uniform is an important part of a school’s identity. It reinforces who we are as a community and helps allow students to feel pride in their school. It also helps prepare students for life after school where many will have to dress smartly for work. **School uniform is:** - Black trousers or skirt of respectable length(no stretchy or tube skirts or stretchy material ‘skinny’ trousers) - Plain white shirt long enough to be tucked in and buttons to the neck - School tie - Your child’s tie will reflect which house colour they will be in. These can be purchased from Sam Scotts or school - Plain black v-neck jumper or cardigan - Footwear has to be plain black and a shoe. No logos or colours other than black allowed. All footwear must be flat -no heels. **PE Kit** - The AMF/SKS blue T-shirt bought from Sam Scotts - Plain black shorts and black tracksuit bottoms/sport leggings (no fashion leggings) - The AMF/SKS PE jumper/hoodie is optional and available from Sam Scotts or black long-sleeved skin to wear under the t-shirt or plain black hoodie - no branded hoodies - Trainers/ boots can be of any design –if possible, bring a different pair of trainers to your school uniform ones so you can change your footwear after PE - Coats and hats can be worn for outdoor PE - Hair MUST be tied up We ask parents to clearly name all items of school uniform. All lost property is returned to Reception. **Jewellery** - Pupils with pierced ears may wear one simple stud per ear. No hoops or sleepers are permitted for health & safety reasons. No other piercings allowed. No rings or other jewellery please. **Make - up** - Only discreet make - up may be worn, no false eyelashes. - No false nails, acrylics or extensions ***Some second-hand uniform is occasionally sold at school events. Please contact Reception for more information.*** ### Samuel King's School - [Important Information](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/important-information) - [Contact Information](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/contact-information) - [School Uniform](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/school-uniform) - [KS3](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/ks3) - [KS4](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/ks4) - [Values and Ethos](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/values-ethos) - [Exam Information](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/exam-information) - [Extra-Curricular Activities](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/extra-curricular-activities) - [School Day](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/school-day) - [Performance](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/performance) - [Careers](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/careers) - [Moving Up to SKS](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/schools/samuel-king-s-school/year-7-admissions) ![Alston Moor Federation](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/images/logo/AMF-icon_white.png) #### Alston Moor Federation Church Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3QU Email: Tel: 01434 381236 #### Schools - [Alston Primary School](https://alston-moor-federation-2.schudio.com/schools/alston-primary-school) - [Nenthead Primary School](https://alston-moor-federation-2.schudio.com/schools/nenthead-primary-school) - [Samuel King’s School](https://alston-moor-federation-2.schudio.com/schools/samuel-king-s-school) #### About Us - [Welcome](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Governors](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/about-us/governors) - [SEND](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/about-us/send) - [Report an Issue as a Pupil](https://forms.office.com/e/31YEcfkxNu) #### Parents - [Support For Parents](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/parents/letters-to-parents) - [Newsletters](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/parents/newsletters) - [Remote Learning](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/parents/remote-learning) - [PTFA](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/parents/ptfa) #### Safeguarding - [Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership](https://cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk/) - [Childline](https://www.childline.org.uk) - [CEOP](https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/) © Copyright 2022–2026 Alston Moor Federation School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)