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At Golborne High School we have very high standards regarding behaviour, learning and uniform. There are very good reasons for wearing a uniform. It encourages a feeling of belonging and pride in the school and in appearance.
The suppliers are Impressions in Golborne and Slaters in Wigan. The Golborne High Uniform cannot be bought from any other suppliers.
| Impressions Uniform Store Unit 116 | Slaters Schoolwear | Uniformity |
Basic Uniform
| Item | Compulsory/Optional | Branded/Non-branded |
| Purple blazer with gold school badge | Compulsory | Branded |
| Golborne clip-on school tie (please label with child's name) | Compulsory | Branded |
| Golborne tartan skirt – pupils may choose between the skirt uniform or trouser uniform. The Golborne tartan skirt is the only skirt option available. Skirts must be worn at knee length and not rolled up. | Optional | Branded |
| Grey Golborne jumper – worn over the waistband of skirts or trousers and not tucked in. A plain grey, v-neck jumper (not branded) may also be worn. | Optional | Branded and non-branded options available. |
| Plain standard fit school trousers | Compulsory | Non-branded |
| Plain white school shirt – must be worn tucked into the waistband of trousers or skirts. | Compulsory | Non-branded |
| Plain grey tights or plain grey socks, with the skirt uniform. Socks are worn at knee length but not over the knee. No ribbons, patterns or adornments. | Optional | Non-branded |
| Dark-coloured outdoor coat to be worn outside in cold/wet weather over the blazer. No hooded tops or sweatshirts are permitted, and no layer should be worn under the blazer apart from the grey school jumper. Coats with reflective strips are recommended in the dark months of the year, for safety. | Optional | Non-branded |
| Dark-coloured school bag - this should be large enough to carry school equipment. | Compulsory | Non-branded |
| Smart, black formal shoes – no leisure shoes or trainer-style or “Converse”-style footwear permitted. Please see the school website for acceptable examples. A doctor’s note should be provided if alternative footwear is required for medical reasons. Alternative footwear must still be plain black. | Compulsory | Non-branded |
PE and Games Kit
| Item | Compulsory/Optional | Branded/Non-branded |
| Golborne purple top – collared and collarless options available | Compulsory |
Branded
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| Black shorts | Compulsory | Can have GHS logo-non branded option available |
| Golborne black quarter zip top | From November to Easter | Can have GHS logo-non branded option available |
| Golborne long, black training pants | From November to Easter | Can have GHS logo-non branded option available |
| Training shoes – safe footwear with non-slip soles worn properly-laced should be worn for PE lessons | Compulsory | Non-branded |
| Black sports socks | Compulsory | Non-branded |
| Football boots -for extra-curricular football | Optional | Non-branded |
Training tops are for use in PE only and should not be worn around the school.
Parents are advised for winter months, for safety reasons, that outdoor coats have reflective strips.
Bags and Belongings
Every student should have a bag for belongings which is clearly labelled with their name and tutor group.
The correct equipment must be brought to every lesson. The minimum a student is required to bring is a pen, pencil, ruler and eraser. All equipment can be purchased from the Learning Resource Centre before and after school.
As part of the uniform, all school bags must adhere to the following criteria:
- Dark in colour
- Unpatented
- Large enough for all books and PE kit.
- No large logos
- Any apparel on the bag must be of contrasting colour
Other items:
- The use of mobile devices and headphones are not permitted to be used in school.
- Smartwatches and apple watches are not permitted in school.
- Jewellery is not allowed to be worn in school, this includes, nose piercings, earrings and clear piercing retainers. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons it must be removed for physical activity or practical lessons as this is a health and safety risk.
- Make-up is not allowed to be worn in school. No nail varnish should be worn. Tattoos are not allowed.
- Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Long hair must be tied up in a plain black hair clip or band. Hair accessories should be small, plain and black. No flowers or bows should be worn. Extreme hairstyles [including hair shorter than number 3] or unnatural colourings are not allowed. Shaved patterns in hair or eyebrows are not allowed. If parents are unsure about whether an item of uniform is correct they are advised to check with the Head of House for their child.
- Shoes must comply with those modelled on the school website.
- Students who wear incorrect uniforms will be isolated from the rest of the school until their uniform is corrected.
- Please can we ask all pupils to wear clock face watches to help them prepare for examinations.
Uniform Documents
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| Uniform FAQs |
| Uniform and Standards |
| Uniform Policy 2026-27 |