Uniform: Years 7 to 8
The Year 7-8 uniform requirements are detailed below.
Student Uniform
Boys:
DBS pale blue collar shirt
DBS jumper
DBS shorts
DBS ankle socks
Girls:
DBS pale blue collar shirt
DBS skort or pleated skirt
DBS cardigan
DBS ankle socks
DBS House tie
Black leather shoes
House Uniform
House polo shirt
House cap
All students to wear House shirts on a Friday
PE and Swimming Uniform
DBS PE shirt
DBS PE shorts
DBS PE skorts (for girls)
DBS Games kit - Basketball
DBS Games kit - Football
Any colour trainers to be used for PE/Sport
DBS Swimming top
DBS Swimming trunks/suit
DBS Swimming hat
Accessories
DBS Backpack
DBS cap
PE bag
Uniform: Years 9 to 11
The Year 9-11 uniform requirements are detailed below.
Student Uniform
Boys:
DBS blue scotch shirt
DBS jumper
DBS long trousers
DBS socks
Black, plain belt
Girls:
DBS blue scotch shirt
DBS pleated skirt
DBS cardigan
DBS ankle socks
Senior House Tie
Black leather shoes (not trainers)
House Uniform
House polo shirt
House cap
All students to wear House shirts on a Friday
Drama
For Drama lessons all students need to wear non-slip socks.
PE and Swimming Uniform
DBS PE shirt
DBS PE shorts
DBS PE skorts (for girls)
Any colour trainers to be used for PE/Sport
DBS Swimming top
DBS Swimming trunk
DBS Swimming hat or silicone swim cap
DBS swimming long-suit
Accessories
DBS Backpack
DBS cap
PE bag
Uniform: Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form)
The Year 12 and 13 uniform requirements for 2026/27 are detailed below.
Full suit: A dark coloured blazer and trousers/skirt (e.g. navy, black, dark grey) Skirts should be no more than 3cm above the knee.
Smart shirts, long or short sleeved.
Year 12: White, light blue or pale pink
Year 13: White, light blue or pale pink, patterns permitted (striped, checked, etc.)
Smart, black, polishable, closed-toe shoes (no thick soles, trainers or high heels)
Black, grey or navy socks.
DBS house tie
Hair should be neat in style, worn down or tied up. Long hair (below shoulder length) must be tied up for practical lessons such as Science, sports, and DT for health and safety reasons.
It should be natural in colour (dyed hair is permitted as long as the colour is natural).
Natural looking, subtle make up may be worn.
Natural coloured nail varnish, such as clear, pink or beige is permitted.
Minimal jewellery may be worn but will need to be removed for practical activities.
Students should avoid wearing expensive jewellery to school as it is easy to
misplace once removed.
Students may wear 1 ring and bracelet on each hand and one necklace.
Earrings should be simple studs, other visible piercings need to be removed.
Sports Kit
DBS Games kit and trainers should only be worn for Games lessons, sporting events or activities, or ASAs.
Normal school uniform should be worn to school, and students should change in the nearest break for events requiring sports kit (unless this event is before morning break)
Monday: Suits (including blazer/jacket)
Tuesday: Formal business attire
Wednesday: Black polo shirt and business attire
Thursday: Formal business attire
Friday: House polo shirts and business attire
For Drama lessons all students need to wear non-slip socks. These can be the ones you get from Bounce or Harbour land or the ones in the picture:
Security
Please wear your parent lanyard (yellow) at all times whilst on site.
What to bring on your first day:
Water bottle and cap (labelled with your child’s name)
PE and swim kit ready for the week
Pencil case
Calculator
Charged laptop
Recommended - meets the academic needs of Y9 to 13.
Recommended laptop:
Processor 2.4GHz
4GB RAM
256 GB storage
Integrated Graphics is fine
Screen resolution - 1920x1080 (HD)
13” screen
12 hour battery life
Students are welcome to use an iPad/tablet if preferred
2026/27 Parent Handbook
2026/27 Parents' Handbook Please refer to this handbook for more information about the school’s policies and procedures.
Documents
Conclusion
Thank you for reading this information in preparation for the next academic year and please contact in the first instance should you have any questions.
Jake McIntosh
Head of Upper School
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