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Uniform

Our Sixth Form uniform brings a sense of purpose, professionalism and community to our students. We expect Sixth Form students to dress smartly at all times and be role models to the rest of the school.

Most items of uniform can be purchased from high street stores from our uniform suppliers:

FEMALE UNIFORM

Item

How To Acquire

Notes

Navy blue blazer with school badge and house badge (compulsory)

Regular retailers, Uniformerly and school uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse). School badge can be purchased from School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse) and reception. House badge will be provided, but replacements must be purchased from reception.

School badge must be attached to breast pocket. House badge attached directly above. Blazers are to be worn at all times, unless permission to remove has been granted.

White shirt
(compulsory)

Regular retailers.

Must be worn.

Sixth Form tie
(compulsory

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse) or second-hand (Uniformerly).

Must be worn.

Navy jumper
(optional)

Regular retailers, or second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

Optional.

Navy pleated school skirt OR navy trousers (compulsory)

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse), or second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

Skirts must not be rolled and must be at or just above the knee.  

Black socks (compulsory with trouser option)

Regular retailers

Required if wearing trousers.

Navy blue opaque tights (compulsory if wearing skirt option)

Regular retailers.

Required if wearing skirt.

Smart black shoes (compulsory)

Regular retailers.

Sensible, flat-heeled. Not trainer-style, canvas, suede, open toed or sling back. No extremely thick soles. No logos.

White ankle socks(optional)

Regular retailers.

Can be worn instead of tights during summer uniform.

MALE UNIFORM

Item

Winter or Summer

How To Acquire

Notes

Navy blue blazer with school badge and house badge (compulsory)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers, Uniformerly and school uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse). School badge can be purchased from School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse) and reception. House badge will be provided, but replacements must be purchased from reception.

School badge must be attached to breast pocket. House badge attached directly above. Blazers are to be worn at all times, unless permission to remove has been granted.

Classic cut, dark grey school trousers (compulsory during winter uniform)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers, school suppliers or second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

Must be worn above the waist.

Grey or black ankle socks (compulsory)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers.

No logos/coloured patterns.

Black school shoes (compulsory)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers.

Sensible, flat-heeled. Not trainer-style, canvas, suede, open toed or sling back. No extremely thick soles. No logos.

White school shirt (compulsory)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers and second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

Top button must be fastened. Shirt must be tucked into trousers.

School tie (compulsory)

Winter and Summer

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monkhouse), second hand (reception and Uniformerly) and school reception.

Tie must be worn to waist, with knot tight to shirt collar.

Navy blue v necked jumper (optional)

Winter and Summer

Regular retailers and second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

Smart, minimal logos, must not be shorter than blazer. Outdoor coat must be removed in the classroom/assembly.

A LEVEL PE KIT

Item

Winter or Summer

How To Acquire

Notes

Light blue school logo polo shirt (compulsory)

Outdoor and Indoor

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monk house) or second-hand (reception or Unifor merly).

To be worn under blazer on PE days.

Navy blue shorts (compulsory)

Outdoor and Indoor

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monk house) or second-hand (reception or Unifor merly).

 

Navy blue jogging bottoms (no logos) (compulsory)

Outdoor and Indoor

Regular retailers.

To be worn as uniform with blazer on PE days.

School logo zip top (optional)

Outdoor 

School uniform suppliers (Parade or Monk house) or second-hand (reception or Unifor merly)

 

Plain navy blue long sleeved undergarment (optional)

Outdoor 

Regular retailers, school uniform suppliers or second hand (reception and Uniformerly).

May be worn under school logo polo shirt in cold weather.

Navy blue football socks (compulsory)

Outdoor 

Regular retailers.

Required for hockey, football, etc.

Plain white ankle socks (compulsory)

Outdoor and Indoor

Regular retailers.

Required for netball, athletics, etc.

Clean outdoor trainers (compulsory)

Outdoor 

Regular retailers.

For the courts and all-weather pitch. Worn to school as part of PE day uniform.

Clean indoor, non-marking trainers (compulsory)

Indoor

Regular retailers.

For the sports hall.

Other appropriate kit

Outdoor and Indoor

Regular retailers

Any other kit necessary to the activity (e.g. shin pads, gum shield).

Core PE

Core PE Kit Students undertaking Core PE can purchase the kit detailed below or may choose to buy the A Level PE kit from the school suppliers, if preferred.

Item

Indoor/Outdoor

How to Acquire

Notes

Plain white T shirt

Outdoor and indoor

Regular retailers

Loose fitting.

Plain navy sweatshirt

Outdoor

Regular retailers

No logos.

Plain navy joggers

Outdoor

Regular retailers

No logos. Must be worn to/from school on PE days, with sports top and blazer.

Loose fitting plain navy or black sports shorts

Outdoor and indoor

Regular retailers

Must be plain navy or black.

Navy or white socks

Outdoor and indoor

Regular retailers

Appropriate to the activity.

Suitable outdoor trainers

Outdoor

Regular retailers

For the courts and all-weather pitch (not moulded).

Clean, non-marking trainers

Indoor

Regular retailers

For the sports hall.

Other appropriate kit

Outdoor and indoor

Regular retailers

Any other kit necessary to the activity (e.g., shin pads, gum shield).

SIXTH FORM EQUIPMENT

Stationery

Pupils must carry the stationery items listed below.  Replacements can be purchased from the school library.

  •  A black or blue ink pen
  • A pencil
  • A ruler
  • An eraser
  • A sharpener
  • Folders as described by subject teachers - typically A4 lever-arch style. 

Calculator

Pupils are required to have a scientific calculator.

Other Items

  • A set of headphones
  • A water bottle

Jewellery, Piercings and Smart Watches

  • Ear and nose piercings only are permitted – studs only.
  • Discreet bracelets, necklaces and rings are permitted – bracelets and necklaces should not be visible over uniform.  
  • Smart watches can be worn, but students must remove them on certain occasions, such as during examinations or subject tests.

Make-up and Nails

  • Makeup must be of a professional standard (i.e., concealer, foundation, blusher, mascara, nail varnish/Shellac or gels). 
  • Eyeshadow, eyeliner, false lashes, false tan, acrylic nails and nail extensions are not permitted. 

Hair

  • Students may not have extreme hair colouring or hair styles.
  • Any student with hair types 3a-4c may wear their hair in an appropriate protective hairstyle.
  • Religious headwear may be worn, provided it is plain, navy blue, and in keeping with the school.

Outdoor Coats and Bags

  • Students can wear a black or navy blue outdoor coat.
  • The coat must be no shorter than the school blazer, and logos must be minimal.
  • Bags must not be bright coloured or over patterned.