School Uniform and Equipment

All students in Years 7 – 11 will wear the Prendergast Ladywell School uniform and are expected to be smart at all times. Any problems with regard to uniform should be raised in writing to the Form Tutor.

All Prendergast Ladywell School uniform is available from Bailwood Uniforms on Lewisham High Street and Wearabouts Schoolwear on Sydenham Road.

Please note that for September 2026, new Year 7s will need a tie with a blue stripe – this will stay with them for the five years they attend PLS.

In the academic year 2026 - 2027, the tie colours are:

Year 7     Blue stripe

Year 8     Red stripe

Year 9     Silver stripe

Year 10     Gold stripe

Year 11     Green stripe

Please click the link to see the Bailwood website and the Wearabouts website. 

 

 

Uniform items

• Black V-necked, plain knit jumper with the School badge and / or Black blazer with the School badge.
• Black tailored knee-length skirt or tailored black trousers. Jeans, cords, and leggings are not permitted.
• White shirt, buttoned to the neck, normal collar.
• School tie, tied at the collar to at least the fourth button down on the shirt.
• Black / white socks.
• Tights must be plain black / flesh-coloured. No lace or patterned tights.
• Plain black shoes, leather type, water resistant / proof. No canvas, or material trainers.

Seasonal Uniform Adaptations

• After the Easter break students will be permitted to wear plain black tailored school shorts as part of their uniform.
• Cycling shorts, leggings, jersey, sweat, tracksuit, denim, chino, and cargo shorts are not allowed, even if black.

Coats, Hats, Bags

• Outdoor waterproof coat. Must be plain, without large logos, badges, or patterns. The following are not permitted as coats: knitted cardigans, sweatshirts, hoodies, tech fleeces, or tracksuit tops.
• Coats if worn in the building between lessons must be unzipped so the school tie is visible, no hoods up.
• Hats must not be worn inside the School.
• In the winter, warm beanie hats may be worn outside.
• In Summer Term, plain caps/sun hats may be worn outside.
• Headscarves worn for religious reasons should be plain
• No bandanas or Durags.
• Bags may be any colour but should be large enough to contain an A4 exercise book without folding.

Make Up and Jewellery

• Small plain stud earrings permitted.
• One small plain nose stud permitted.
• Necklaces may be worn under school shirt if not visible.
• Finger Rings are not permitted.
• One inexpensive wristwatch (not a Smart Watch)
• Nails must be of a modest length. Acrylic, gel, or extensions are not permitted.
• Make-up, including false eyelashes, must be discreet.

Uniform for Physical Education

Students are required to wear appropriate clothing for Physical Education (PE) lessons. It is compulsory that a complete separate change of clothing is worn for all PE lessons, in order to allow students a full range of movement and to encourage good personal hygiene.

• Short-sleeved purple polo shirt with the School logo and / or Purple sweatshirt with the School logo.
• Plain black shorts / skort, plain black jogging bottoms or leggings
• Trainers with non-marking soles suitable for sports. Laces must be tied securely
• No plimsolls, except school plimsolls issued for not wearing appropriate school shoes.
• Optional Items: Black Football Socks, Football Boots, Shin Pads, Gum Shield.

Students are prohibited from wearing jewellery and bringing valuables to lessons. The PE department and the School will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Second-hand uniform: Good-quality second-hand uniform is available from the school reception. We welcome a small voluntary donation, with all proceeds going to our hardship fund to support families in our school community.

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The Department for Education advises that uniforms do not need to be cleaned any more often than usual, nor do they need to be cleaned using methods which are different from normal.