Pupils are expected to wear school uniform at all times during school hours with the exception of the charity ‘non uniform’ days, some fieldwork sessions or at weekends. Any student breaking any aspect of this policy will face the possibility of being given a uniform slip – two of these in any school week will result in an official detention.
Blazer: Navy blue, gold braid, standard style – with school badge. To be worn at all times apart from when summer “shirt sleeve order” is allowed.
Pullover: Navy blue, plain knit ‘V’ neck long sleeves (not cardigan)
Shirt: Standard plain white, long or short sleeved. Must be tucked into trousers or skirt at all times.
Tie: Must be smartly tied with the top shirt button fastened.
Skirt: Navy blue, plain, suitable length and style, (not miniskirts).
Tights: Plain navy blue, black or neutral
Trousers: Plain dark black or navy blue; plain, full length, standard cut.
Socks: Plain black, navy or white.
Shoes: Suitable plain black or dark brown, with a low heel (not trainers, not canvas, or above the ankle).
We expect all items of clothing to be properly labelled.
P.E. Kit– All students must wear full P.E. kit for all sports and P.E. sessons.
Polo shirt: Blue with school logo.
Shorts: Plain dark blue shorts with no branding.
Socks: Blue and gold ‘football style’ socks suitable for keeping shin pads in place when needed.
Footwear: Trainers or Football boots with plastic or rubber studs. It is not a requirement that football boots are worn at any point.
*We encourage all students to wear shorts to allow a full range of movement, however students may request permission to wear dark blue tracksuit bottoms with a note in their contact book.
Optional extras
Fleece or hoodie: Navy and gold with school logo.
Jacket: Navy rain jacket.
Tracksuit bottoms: Plain dark blue tracksuit bottoms with no branding.*
Tracksuit Tops: Dark blue and gold – only allowed with teachers prior permission.*
- Please provide a note in the student’s contact book (with a reason) if these are to be worn for all lessons.
Under garments: such as a vest or ‘base-layer’ should be white & worn underneath a polo shirt.
Shin pads: are required when taking part in a football-related activity. Students will not be able to take part in competitive football scenarios without shin pads.
Gum Shields and other essential protections; must be used for rugby and hockey sessions.
All personal effects (such as jewellery) must be removed before a P.E. session or match. Long hair must be tied back. Inhalers can be brought to the lesson if they are needed. Students may bring a bottle of water to a lesson if they wish to do so. Valuables (e.g. cash) should not be brought to the changing rooms. Aerosols are not allowed; deodorants should be roll on. Ties and personal effects should be zipped in the blazer pockets after changing.
Any exceptions to the rules outlined above must be agreed in advance of a P.E. lesson. Students should speak to their P.E. teacher about the exception before school, during break, at lunchtime or after school ahead of their P.E. lesson.
Additional items
Headscarf: This should be in the school colours: plain black or navy (or white in Summer) and it should be worn so that the school tie is clearly visible. It must be tucked into the blazer where necessary and not be decorative or unduly lengthy to cause a health and safety risk.
Coats: Coats of special value or which are not normally associated with school wear (e.g. with emblems, studs or leather etc.) will not be suitable. Coats should not be worn inside the school buildings.
Jewellery: Jewellery must be kept to an absolute minimum, only small, plain stud earrings will be accepted. No facial piercings are allowed. Any jewellery worn will have to be removed for certain practical lessons. No responsibility can be accepted for its loss.
Make up: Any make-up must be discreet.
Hair: Hair colouring must be discreet and natural. No vivid colours are permitted except in exceptional circumstances as authorised by the head teacher.
Nails: Long/acrylic or painted fingernails can be a health and safety issue for both the wearer and others in our community. Should any student’s nails be deemed to be inappropriate he/she will be required to have them changed at the earliest possible opportunity.
Notes:
- Where navy blue is stated, black is not acceptable as an alternative – unless otherwise stated.
- Denim is not allowed.
- During extremely inclement weather, it is understood that parents will want pupils to wear heavy-duty footwear. and jackets/coats. This is quite acceptable on condition that these special items are not worn during the day in school.
Students must at all times be aware of their role as examples to the rest of the school. Accordingly, students will be expected to dress in a dignified manner, to be clean and tidy at all times. Please be advised that clothes which over expose flesh or expose underwear are not deemed appropriate forms of dress. For example, thin straps, low tops, low slung trousers, short skirts or dresses and cropped tops are unsuitable. Clothes should not display slogans. Hoods and hats may only be worn outside in inclement weather. Sportswear may only be worn by PE students as appropriate during their lessons. We reserve the right to issue guidance on matters such as make-up, jewellery, tattoos and piercings as necessary.
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