This is why we insist on high standards of dress and appearance. Our uniform helps students to achieve these high standards and we ask for your continued support in ensuring that our uniform is worn as intended. To help clarify some issues, here are some key points:
Item | Optional or Required | Branding | How to acquire | Cost per item from school supplier |
Regular School Uniform | ||||
Navy blue blazer | Required (except year 11) | School logo on left-hand side | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £35.00 - £43.00 |
Pale blue school shirt | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier, second-hand from school office, and from regular retailers | £16.00 - £19.00 |
A full-length navy school tie | Required | School logo on | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £7.50 |
Navy, black, dark grey or white socks | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | N/A |
Black tailored trousers or Black pleated knee length skirt | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier, second-hand from school office, and from regular retailers | £9.00 - £25.00 |
Sensible, plain black shoes | Required | No branding | Available from regular retailers | N/A |
Year 11 Only | ||||
Black ‘V’ neck sweatshirt with school badge replaces the blazer | Required | School logo on left-hand side | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £17.00 |
White shirt | Optional | No branding | Available from regular retailers | £16.00 - £19.00 |
PE Kit - Girls | ||||
Navy hockey socks | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £5.00 |
Navy Skort or leggings | Required | No branding | £20.00 - £22.00 | |
Navy polo shirt | Required | School logo on left hand side | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £17.00 - £19.00 |
Trainers | Required | No branding | Available from regular retailers | N/A |
1/4 Zip top | Optional | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £25.00 - £26.00 |
PE Kit - Boys | ||||
Navy football socks | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £5.00 |
Navy shorts | Required | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £15.00 - £17.00 |
Navy T-shirt shirt | Required | School logo on left hand side | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £16.00 - £18.00 |
Trainers | Required | No branding | Available from regular retailers | N/A |
1/4 Zip top | Optional | No branding | Available from school supplier and second hand from school office | £25.00 - £26.00 |
Accessories | ||||
School bag | Required | No branding | Available from regular retailers | N/A |
Pupils who are wearing skirts will also be required to wear black opaque tights. Black jeans will not be permitted.
The school will not consider trainers or high heels suitable school shoes.
Coats:
Coats are to be Navy Blue or Black. Hoodies are not permitted and will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day if worn.
Coats featuring inappropriate images, slogans or phrases will not be permitted.
The school will discourage pupils from bringing valuable coats to school. The school will not be liable for lost or damaged school coats.
Jewellery
The school rules on jewellery are as follows:
A smart and sensible wrist watch may be worn.
Pupils will be advised that jewellery is their personal responsibility and not that of the school.
Lost or damaged items will not be refunded. All watches must be removed during practical
lessons, including PE lessons and science experiments, where appropriate.
Bags
Pupils must use an appropriately-sized waterproof bag to carry their books and equipment. It must hold A4-sized workbooks comfortably without causing any damage.
School bags featuring inappropriate images, slogans or phrases will not be permitted.
The school will discourage pupils from bringing valuable bags to school. The school will not be liable for lost or damaged school bags.
Hairstyles and headwear
The school reserves the right to make a judgement on whether a pupil’s hairstyle, hair colour or headwear is inappropriate for the school environment; however, the school will ensure that any such judgements do not discriminate against any pupil by virtue of their protected
characteristics. Each individual pupil’s scenario will be taken into account where any judgements on appropriateness are to be made, and parents will always have the freedom to complain via the school’s Complaints Procedures Policy.
Pupils with long hair must ensure that this does not impede their vision, cover their face, or cause a health and safety risk. Long hair must be tied up during practical lessons, e.g. during
PE.
The following hairstyles, hair colours and headwear are not considered appropriate for school:
No fashion/extreme hairstyles – hair should be of a “natural hair colour” without extreme highlights
Headwear with bold patterns or colours
Excessive hair accessorie
Headwear featuring inappropriate words or images
No haircuts shorter than a crop with a No.2 setting
No haircuts with patterns/lines shaved into it (including Mohican/mullet styles)
Makeup and cosmetics
The school rules on makeup and cosmetics are as follows:
No fake tan
No acrylic nails / gel nails / nail polish
No make up
Pupils wearing makeup will be required to remove it.