December 17th 2024Uniform
Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.
The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:
(a) promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School.
(b) ensure dress appropriate for the working day.
(c) promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure.
Students are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days students clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.
Pupils - Year 7 to 9
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Blazer |
Grey blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Trousers |
Plain, Dark grey formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric. Plain, Dark grey formal Shorts of a polyester/viscose type fabric (optional terms 1, 5 & 6). |
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Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
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Skirt |
Kilt in the school tartan (available from uniform suppliers). |
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Jumper |
Plain grey stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Pupils - Year 10 to 11
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Blazer |
Black blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Trousers |
Plain, black formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric. |
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Skirt |
Kilt in the school tartan (available from uniform suppliers). |
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Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
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Jumper |
Plain black stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Pupils - All Years
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Tie |
College tie (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Shoes |
Plain black formal Leather shoes. No boots, canvas shoes, trainers or suede shoes should be worn. Shoes must not have coloured soles or trims. Coloured laces are not permitted, they must be black. |
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Socks |
Plain grey or black socks. |
- Denim, brushed cotton or corduroy trousers are forbidden.
- Coats should be removed during lessons and NO hoodies or sweatshirts should be worn in replacement of a coat or jumper.
- Hats, scarves and gloves should NOT be worn in the school building.
- Hair colour should be close to the pupil’s natural haircolour.
- If hijabs and turbans are worn they should be in dark colours
Jewellery
- Discreet studs (one per earlobe only, not extending below the earlobe) may be worn at the owner’s physical risk where a pupil has pierced earlobes, along with a watch.
- Religious jewellery is permitted such as a Rakhi or Kara, these are worn at the owner’s own physical risk.
- Body, facial and other ear piercings are considered a danger and MUST NOT be worn for school.
- DISCREET makeup is acceptable for KS4 students only.
- Nail varnish and acrylic nails are NOT acceptable.
Under no circumstances will the school be willing to accept responsibility, financial or otherwise, for the loss on school premises of any items of jewellery worn or brought to school by students.
PE Kit - All year Groups
A new PE kit is being phased into school for September 2023 for year 7,
but older year groups are welcome to wear this when kit is replaced.
Required Kit:
- Joma red PE shirt with logo
- Joma black shorts or black Skort (no logo)
- Red football socks
- Training shoes
- Football boots
- Shin pads
- White PE socks
- Gum shield
PE/Games
Phasing in for Y7 only for Sept 23 but older years can wear if they want.
Optional Items
- Joma red long-sleeved quarter zip neck top with logo
- Black Falcon PE track pants (no logo)
- Black PE leggings (no logo)
- Black base layer (no logo)
PE Kit - Examination Based - KS4
Boys:
Required Kit:
- Falcon G920 Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
- Falcon R150 Fully reversible sports top – Scarlet and White – Embroidered with school badge
- White PE sport shorts
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football Boots
- Shin Pads
- Mouth guard
Optional Boys PE kit:
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
Girls:
Required Kit:
- Falcon G925 Girls Cut Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
- Falcon G203 Black/Scarlet/White Skort
- Falcon ZR38 Black Girls Legging - Embroidered with school badge
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football boots
- Shin Pads
Optional Girls PE kit:
- Red PE sport shorts
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
Uniform Suppliers & Other Information
| Schoolwear Centre | Monkhouse Schoolwear |
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| 56 Addington Street Phone: 01843 293555 Email: sales@school-shop.org Website: https://www.schoolwearcentre.net/ | Unit 15 Newnham Court Shopping Village Phone: 01622 230845 Website: https://www.monkhouse.com/ |
Please note:
(1) Official school badges only
(2) No jewellery - except for watch & one small, discreet stud in each earlobe if necessary. (To be handed in for PE).
(3) No other visible body piercing or tattoos
(4) Make-up: none visible Years 7 – 9; minimal & discreet (if worn) Years 10 - 11. No coloured nail varnish.
(5) Hair: no extremes of fashion; no obvious dyes (natural colour only). Hair clips/scrunchies, etc. should be discreet.
(6) Hair, shoulder length or longer, must be tied back for science and all practical lessons
(7) The following items are not allowed:
- denim coats/jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweaters, etc
- jeans, denims, cords, laced or decorated trousers; extremes of width for trouser legs
- suede / leather boots
- visible polo–necked or other sweaters etc. under shirts
- caps/hats - except outside in extreme weather then plain navy blue
(8) In the event of a medical condition necessitating trainers these must be black & student must have a dated
letter of explanation from parent/doctor
All clothing and kit must be clearly named with the student’s full forename & surname
