Our School

The Royal High School is committed to a school dress code. Apart from the very important tradition in this, we wish to have pupils who are proud to be identified with their school. We aim to prepare pupils for the world of work, where a dress code is often a common feature; to improve the image of the school in the local community; and, for purposes of security, be able to recognise who is a member of our school community.

We want our uniform to be fully inclusive and support the diverse range of young people in our school. We have considered how we ensure it is affordable, comfortable, practical and able to be worn by all.

If you have any queries regarding the school’s dress code, please contact the School Office by emailing admin@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk or calling 0131 3362261.

The Royal High School Uniform

Our school uniform is black and white and consists of the following:

Compulsory Items

• Plain white or plain black shirt, blouse, polo shirt or t-shirt. This should have no logos other than the school badged option.
• Black bottoms such as trousers, skirt, shorts, leggings or jogging trousers. This should have no logos other than the school badged option.
• Plain black V-neck jumper or cardigan, school branded hoody or zoody. If wearing a hoody or zoody this must be the school branded version.
• Black, white or black & white shoes
• Non-Compulsory Items
• Many of our young people choose to wear a more formal uniform and this is still available.
• School blazer can be worn but is not compulsory
• School tie can be worn but is not compulsory
• An S6 version of our tie is available
• Purple braiding for S5/6 blazers is available from Stevensons:  Home – Stevensons.
• School and Nation Captains are offered identifying braiding for their blazers from Stevensons:  Home – Stevensons.
• What we do not permit:
• Belts which are not plain black or with for example logos, sparkles, studs
• Ripped or netted tights
• Socks with offensive logos
• Ripped or studded jeans/trousers/shorts/skirts
• Any item which displays a brand other than the school logo or markings such as stripes

Physical Education

In The Royal High School changing for PE is not compulsory. This means pupils can come to school dressed in their PE kit on PE days. Our PE kit is:

• Plain black or white t-shirt or t-shirt with school logo (no logos other than school badge)
• Plain black sports leggings, joggers or shorts (no logos other than school badge)
• Sports trainers (note if these are not black/white they should be carried and changed in to at PE)

Pupils who wish to wear school uniform on PE days will be allocated time/changing room at the start and end of lessons.

Classes involved in swimming throughout the year can bring any costume they have and are welcome to wear leggings, shorts or t-shirts on top.

Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled, particularly ties, sweatshirts and PE equipment which are often lost.

Uniform Supplier

Our school can be purchased here: Home – Stevensons and Embroidered Schoolwear and Clubwear. We have priced-checked our uniform to be good value however should you have any concerns please contact the school to discuss this by emailing admin@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk or calling 0131 336 2261.

We do not want our uniform to be a barrier for any family. Information on how to access clothing grants is below. However, if we can help in any way we have a supply of uniform in the School Office which can accessed by any family who needs it.

Footwear and Clothing Grants

Information on free school meals and clothing grants is available by clicking here. Applications for free school meals and clothing grants can be made by contacting Grants, Awards and Placements, Business Centre 1:1 Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. If you need any support with these please contact the school.

Food and clothing – The City of Edinburgh Council