School Uniform
All items of uniform are obtainable from Hawkinsport:
https://www.hawkinsport.co.uk/schools-colleges/chesham-grammar-school
Please obtain current prices from the stockist.
For second-hand uniform - please find information below.
Uniform Policy
Uniform check list: Years 7–11
General information
All items of school wear should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
Black shoes of sensible design made by reliable firms for school use are required. Students should not wear platform shoes or have heels above 5 cm. Plimsol type, canvas shoes or trainers are not allowed. Boots may only be worn with trousers.
We recommend that students have a coat for winter. All coats must be suitable for school. No obvious logos and no leather/imitation leather in black, navy or grey. Some parents understandably are concerned about their child's safety in the winter months when it is dark. We strongly recommend taking this into consideration when buying a coat and bag; reflective strips can be found on many coats and bags available for purchase.
Bag: no particular bag is specified. Students are free to use a bag of their choice. It needs to be large enough to transport equipment to and from school every day. We recommend a rucksack and also suggest that students choose a bag which is easily identifiable ie not plain black.
Jewellery should be limited to a wristwatch and one pair of plain studs for ears, conventionally worn, ie one earring in each ear lobe. Other facial piercings of any kind are not permitted for any reason. Please note that dyed hair and unconventional hairstyles are not acceptable. The Headteacher is the final arbiter of the interpretation of the word 'unconventional' in the context of Chesham Grammar School; this includes hair with contrived patterns or hair that, in her opinion is too short or too long.
Shirts and ties are to be worn in a conventional manner; shirts should be tucked in with top buttons fastened. Ties should be tied to an appropriate length.
Sixth Form students should adhere to the sixth form dress code and may be sent home to change if deemed necessary.
Blazer: | Black with embroidered badge or black with plain pocket and sew-on badge |
Pullover:* | Black, v-necked, fine knit. |
Skirt: | School design - available at Hawkinsport only. Must be of an appropriate length. |
Trousers: | Black smooth weave suit type, NOT hipsters or Lycra. Recommended style available at Hawkinsport. |
Shirt: | Plain white with collar - long sleeved/White with collar - short sleeved - to be worn with tie |
Tie: | School design |
Socks: | Plain black |
Tights: | Black or natural |
Scarf: | Black (optional) |
Footwear: | See note under general information. Please note - boots only to be worn with trousers |
Coat: | See note under general information |
Make up: | Make up and nail varnish should not be worn. Pupils will be asked to remove it. |
Apron: | Required for food technology practical lessons |
* Pullovers only to be worn with the blazer not on their own as a substitute. |
Re-adopted and amended by the Governing Body
Second-hand Uniform
There are two places from which parents can purchase second hand uniform.
The CGS Equestrian Club offers CGS Preloved Uniform.
- we sell clean, reasonable condition, school-branded uniform, as well as some unbranded items such as trousers.
- we also accept donations and people often buy and donate uniform at the same time.
- For convenience, there are collection/drop off points in Chesham, Berkhamsted & Chalfont St Peter
Please email CGSPreloved@yahoo.com if you need any uniform or have any to donate.
All proceeds go to the Equestrian Club.
The Shaw Trust
The Shaw Trust charity shop in Chesham also sells second-hand uniform
Shaw Trust charity shop; 33 High Street, Chesham HP5 1BW.
Physical Education uniform list
Please see the 'Sport' section of the website