School Uniform

At Challney High School for Boys, we believe that wearing a smart and appropriate school uniform helps to create a sense of belonging, pride and equality within our school community. It also supports our students in developing high standards of presentation and prepares them for their future studies and careers.

All students are expected to wear the correct school uniform.

Keeping Our Uniform Affordable

• From September 2026, government requirements limit the number of compulsory branded uniform and PE items that schools can require.

  As a secondary school, Challney High School for Boys complies with this requirement by limiting our compulsory branded uniform and PE kit to four items, one of which is the school tie.

• Our Four Compulsory Branded Items

  The only compulsory Challney-branded items are:

  1. School blazer
  2. School tie
  3. PE top
  4. PE quarter-zip top

  All other compulsory uniform and PE items listed below are generic and do not need to carry the Challney logo or branding. These items may be purchased from any retailer, provided that they meet the school's uniform requirements.

  
  Everyday School Uniform

  Compulsory

  Blazer

  • Years 7 and 8: grey Challney High School for Boys blazer.
  • Years 9, 10 and 11: grey or black Challney High School for Boys blazer.

  Tie

  • Challney High School for Boys school tie.

  Shirt

  • Plain white shirt designed to be worn with a tie.
  • This is a generic item and may be purchased from any retailer.

  Trousers

  • Plain, traditional black school trousers.
  • Corduroy, embroidered, chino or jean-style trousers are not permitted.
  • These are generic and may be purchased from any retailer.

  Shoes

  • Traditional plain black school shoes.
  • Boots, high tops and trainers are not permitted.
  • Shoes may be purchased from any retailer.

  Optional

  School Pullover

  • The grey Challney High School for Boys long-sleeved V-neck pullover is optional.

  Coat

  • Students should have a plain, long-sleeved waterproof coat suitable for keeping them warm and dry.
  • Gilets, hoodies, tracksuit tops, leather or leather-look jackets and sleeveless coats are not permitted.
  • Coats do not need to be Challney-branded and may be purchased from any retailer.

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  PE Kit

  Compulsory Challney-Branded Items

  • Challney PE top
  • Challney PE quarter-zip top

  Shorts

  Students may wear either:

  • Challney black and green PE shorts; or
  • Plain black sports shorts purchased from any retailer.

  The Challney black and green shorts are therefore optional and are not a compulsory branded item.

  Other PE and Sports Items

  The following items do not need to be Challney-branded and may be purchased from any suitable retailer:

  • Plain black football socks.
  • Shin pads.
  • Training shoes or plimsolls.
  • Football boots.
  • Gum shield.

Religious Headwear

Students are permitted to wear mosque caps, Kippahs and turbans.

These should be plain black, white or green and do not need to be purchased from a designated school uniform supplier.

Hair 

Hair should be of a smart and appropriate style for school.

Cuts or lines in the hair or eyebrows are not permitted.

Jewellery 

For health and safety reasons, jewellery is not permitted in school. This includes ear studs and earrings, medallions, necklaces, rings and other items of jewellery.

School-issued items, such as leadership badges, may be worn.

Uniform Costs and Support

We are committed to ensuring that the cost of school uniform does not create an unnecessary financial burden for our families.

Wherever possible, our uniform policy allows parents and carers to purchase generic items such as shirts, trousers, shoes, coats, PE shorts and other sports items from a retailer of their choice.

Families who are experiencing difficulty with the cost of school uniform or PE kit are encouraged to contact the school. We will be happy to discuss what support may be available.

Second-Hand School Uniform

Good-quality second-hand school uniform is available through Level Trust in Luton.

Level Trust supports families in Luton with school uniform and other items children need for school. Parents and carers can find further information about accessing second-hand school uniform through the Level Trust website:

www.leveltrust.org  
Unit 2G, Gallery level
Luton Mall
LU1 2TW
01582 550 070

We encourage families to consider good-quality second-hand uniform as an affordable and sustainable alternative to purchasing new items.

Government School Uniform Guidance

Our school uniform requirements have been reviewed in line with the Department for Education's statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms and the legal limit on compulsory branded uniform items applying from 1 September 2026.

As a secondary school, we require no more than four compulsory branded items, including a school tie. All other required uniform items can be purchased as generic items, giving parents and carers greater choice over where they shop and how much they spend.


For more information on our uniform standards, please see our school policies section of our website.

School Uniform Suppliers