They may be living in the age of texting and tweeting, but pupils at one school have voted overwhelmingly to keep one foot firmly in the past.

Almost all of the 800 pupils at Christ's Hospital School near Horsham wanted to keep their 450-year-old Tudor-style uniform of long dark blue belted coat with knee breeches, yellow socks and white neck bands.

The results were revealed after a poll of all seven year groups.

Only five per cent were in favour of ditching the uniform for a new, more modern design.

The majority declared the uniform was the most important part of the school's history, heritage and traditions, saying they felt “united” by a “unique” uniform immediately recognisable.

One pupil commented in the poll: “Pupils have worn it for nearly 500 years so we should be proud to wear it today. We should definitely keep it for ever.”

It was the second time pupils have voted overwhelmingly in support of the uniform after a similar survey was carried out a few years ago.

Headmaster John Franklin said: “It is clear that, like past generations of pupils, today's pupils regard the uniform with a sense of pride and see it as a positive element for unity and identity.

“We were delighted that there is continuing support for our unique uniform and long-standing traditions.”

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