Uniform
The purpose of school uniform is to set a smart and business-like tone for learning. Accordingly, students who do not arrive to school in the correct uniform at the beginning of the school day will be sent home.
Parents and students are regularly reminded of uniform regulations via "Feedback" and annually on the school calendar and in the students' Record Books. New parents and students sign an agreement to comply with the School uniform policy.
- Tutors are initially responsible for ensuring that uniform is correct.
- A limited supply of second-hand uniform is available for emergencies via the Office. Students without a tie should be sent to their Head of Year to hire one for the day.
- Limited use is made of school funds to assist genuine cases of hardship following consultation with OH.
- All Staff are expected to ensure that uniform is worn in all lessons and that outdoor coats are not worn in the buildings. Shirts must be tucked in and this must be checked by teachers upon entering and leaving a lesson. Blazers must not be removed, unless being swapped for an apron or specific permission is given by the teacher because the room is warm. They should be replaced before leaving the room.
Compulsory (Boys & Girls) |
Not acceptable |
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- Green school blazer with school badge
- School tie
- White formal shirt with fused collar suitable for wearing with a tie
- Appropriate formal plain black knee-length skirt
OR black tailored trousers
- Plain grey, plain black, plain white socks; plain black tights
- Formal plain black, flat-heeled shoes – to be worn in, to and from school
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- Plain black outdoor coat
(must NOT be worn in the buildings) |
Casual blouses or shirts, T-shirts. Shirts must be worn tucked into trousers/skirts.
Mini skirts, pencil skirts, long skirts, skirts with long slits, fashion trousers, track suit bottoms, cords or denims
Multi coloured socks/tights; patterned tights
Trainers, sandals, backless shoes; boots, heels over 2" high; informal shoes such as canvas shoes
Hoodies, denims, leathers, anoraks with logos or in multi-colours |
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Girls’ PE Kit (Compulsory) |
Boys’ PE Kit (Compulsory) |
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- Black school PE shorts
- Gold school PE blouse
- Gold school football/rugby shirt
- Black or white socks
- Black or white trainers for PE (with non-
marking soles) |
- Black school PE shorts
- Gold school football/rugby shirt
- Gold and black school football/rugby socks
- Gold PE t-shirt
- Black or white trainers for PE (with non-
marking soles) |
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Optional |
Not acceptable |
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- Black school jumper with logo
- Black track suit
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Alternative coloured jumpers or tracksuits |
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Jewellery: |
Only 1 small pair of ear studs and 1 small single band ring and a watch are allowed. For safety reasons all jewellery must be removed for PE. |
Earrings of any kind, sovereign rings, nose studs, bracelets, necklaces, ankle bracelets, belly button rings or any additional body piercings.
Acrylic nails. |
Hair: |
Colour must be natural and style must be appropriate for school. |
Hair dyed an unnatural colour, shaven hair or shaven tramlines or patterns in hair. |
Make-up: |
Make-up is not permitted in school. |
If it is noticeable, it must be removed. |
Items in italics are obtainable from school office.
All kit and uniform must be clearly marked with owner's name.
A brief case or bag is essential for carrying clothing, kit and books.
Uniform Shop
The office sells uniform before school, at break time, lunchtime and after school.
Enforcing the rules
Confiscate any excess jewellery or unsuitable items and pass them to the office with a completed pink “Confiscated Personal Item” form. The office will then create a letter asking parents to collect it, and will issue the appropriate behaviour points.
Provide students with remover (obtainable from HOY) and insist they remove any noticeable make-up or coloured nail varnish.
Students wearing trainers, sandals, high-heeled shoes, unsuitable boots or clothes which cannot be confiscated/unacceptable hairstyles should be sent to the Head of Year, who will arrange for them to go home and change or be kept out of lessons for the remainder of the day/until the hairstyle has grown out. The only exception to this is when the uniform item has suddenly broken/been damaged (when one day's grace is allowed) or the student has an injury which makes their normal uniform unwearable. Such exceptions should be supported by a note from parents.
In cases where dress or hairstyle is "borderline", students should be sent to HOY/OH for a ruling.
Positive reinforcement
Tutors should always comment favourably in Records of Progress on students who are always correctly dressed for school.
