Bluecoat

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Captain of School 2002/3, dressed in traditional bluecoat uniform, standing by the statue of a pupil in bluecoat uniform.

The bluecoat is a style of dress code, traditionally worn in bluecoat schools (English private schools deriving from charity schools).

The main element of the bluecoat is a long (dark blue or black) coat, belted at the waist, with white neck decoration. Underneath a white shirt and grey shorts are worn, with knee-length socks and smart shoes.