The founders of this school are Colonel and Mrs Townsend. Richard Townsend, the current head teacher, says that his mother designed the uniform to be colourful. He explains that she didn’t want grey because she thought that grey uniforms produce grey minds. Today’s uniform is made up of cheerful yellow jerseys and rust-coloured cord breeches.

This uniform must be one of the prettiest, with a navy-blue cloak and red jelly bag hat for winter and a floral cotton frock for summer. Anita Griggs, the current head teacher, says that her mother is a very economical person. She thought how much nicer the cloaks would be – and also that it would be more economical for parents.

Hill House School was founded in 1552 by King Edward VI and its school uniform is said to be the most famous in the world. This uniform consists of a long blue coat, which is belted at the waist, worn with matching knee breeches, yellow socks and white neck bands. The girls have the same coat, not with matching breeches but with matching skirts.

The oldest girls’ school in Bristol also gets its name from its uniform. It was founded in 1634 by the then mayor John Whitson. The girls wear a red uniform, though the traditional capes and bonnets are only brought out for Founder’s Day.