Clothing Regulations
The official school outfitters are Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters, 210 London Road, Burpham, Guildford GU4 7JS, which stocks all items of approved school uniform. Pupils may come to school wearing items purchased from other suppliers only if each item is identical in style, colour and quality to the item supplied officially. Each item of clothing and equipment must be clearly and indelibly marked.
Lower and Middle School Dress Code
- the official RGS school blazer
- plain, dark grey, long tailored trousers — belts, if worn, must be black
- a plain white collared shirt designed to be worn with a tie; vests or t-shirts, if worn under a white shirt, must be plain white
- an official RGS school tie
- dark grey, navy blue or black socks
- plain, formal black leather shoes (not black trainers)
- a navy or RGS official grey v-neck jumper — plain, with no other colours, logos or woven pattern
Sixth Form Dress Code
- All Sixth Formers: a black, charcoal grey or navy blue single-breasted business suit. Suits should be plain or have a subtle, narrow pinstripe or check. Suit jackets should be worn at all times.
- plain, formal black leather shoes (not black trainers)
- dark-coloured business socks — white socks are not permitted
- Lower Sixth: a plain white collared shirt with the approved school tie
- Upper Sixth: a business shirt in light colours or pastel shades only; subtle stripes and subtle checked patterns are permitted, worn with the approved school tie
- a navy or RGS official grey v-neck jumper — plain, with no other colours, logos or woven pattern. The RGS School quarter-zip is available from Stevensons; no other quarter-zips are permitted.
The Headmaster reserves the right to use absolute discretion to refuse entry to the School to any pupil failing to observe these dress regulations, and to rule on the acceptability of variations not covered here.
Physical Education and Games Department Kit List
RGS PE and Sports kit is provided exclusively by Tacklebag and mostly manufactured by Canterbury of New Zealand. The kit is high quality, made with comfort and performance in mind, and built to last. Clothing, as well as selected items of sports equipment, can be purchased online (details below) or at regular sales days held at the School. Pupils will not be permitted to do Games or PE in incorrect kit.
Pupils choose between athletics and cricket in the Trinity Term and will only need the appropriate kit for their chosen sport.
PE lessons
- school PE polo shirt
- school white PE shorts
- short white socks
- trainers
Sports kit
For all sports, pupils require:
- school black tracksuit bottoms
- school black rain jacket or school grey hoodie
- optional red school t-shirt (available to purchase)
Rugby kit
- school rugby shirt (red and green hoops)
- school rugby shorts
- school red socks
- rugby boots
- gum shield
Hockey kit
Pupils wear the same polo shirt and white shorts as for PE lessons. In addition:
- school red socks
- hockey astro boots
- shin pads
- gum shield
Cricket kit
- school cricket shirt
- school cricket trousers
- box
- trainers or cricket boots with studs
Cross-country and Athletics kit
- school athletics vest
- white shorts (as worn for PE)
Sports Kit Suppliers
Sports kit can be purchased from Tacklebag:
Telephone: 020 8740 4850
Website: https://www.tacklebag.co.uk
Parents Association Second Hand Uniform Sale
Wednesday 24 June, 11.30am – 2.00pm
Outside the Sports Hall — stock of all sports uniform, blazers and jumpers, including a £5-or-less sale rail.
The Parents Association runs an RGS second-hand uniform store with all proceeds donated to the School for extra-curricular equipment. This year, over £15,000 was donated towards robotics kits, manikins for first aid training, a PA system, cross-country timing equipment and football banner goals, among other items.
We take in and sell all branded RGS goods, including blazers, jumpers and all sports uniform. Goods can either be:
- donated with 100% of proceeds going back to the School, or
- donated and labelled, with 35% returned to you and 65% to the School.
We are also open the first Saturday of each half term — look out for reminders in the Tuesday mailing letters.
About the Parents Association
We have a lively and welcoming Parents Association group that runs social events for parents as well as the second-hand uniform store.
We meet once every half term and always welcome new active members. Look out for dates in the RGS e-comms on Tuesdays.
If you’re interested in helping out or would like to find out more, please email Peta-Anne Barrow (p.barrow@rgsg.co.uk) or Allison Ackermann (a.ackermann@rgsg.co.uk).