Rules
We expect all students to wear the correct school uniform in the correct way. Students who arrive at school not wearing the correct uniform may be sent home to change.
- Black blazer, with the school badge (compulsory).
- A full length school tie with school badge visible, colour appropriate to year group.
- A plain white cotton school shirt or blouse (without motifs) that must be tucked in at all times and with the top button fastened.
- Smart black trousers for both girls and boys (additional guidance for girls’ trousers).
- School jumpers must be plain black and V-necked. A jumper must not be worn instead of a blazer.
- Plain black socks (no other colour or patterns are allowed).
- Sensible black school shoes with black laces. Trainers or trainer style, canvas, high heeled shoes are not allowed. Plain black boots are allowed – however boots may only be worn with trousers and trousers must cover the full length of the boots. ** Additional guidance on acceptable footwear is available by clicking here, (or as a PDF file ). **
- A plain warm showerproof outdoor coat (NO leather, denim jackets, sweat shirt ‘hoodies’ or cardigans to be used as top coats). ** Additional guidance on acceptable coats is available by clicking here, (or as a PDF file). **
- Details about the summer uniform can be found here.
Girls Trousers
Guidance for Girls' Trousers
To keep uniform costs down we do not insist on a school-branded trouser. Instead, we recommend suitable styles of trouser. The images below illustrate the styles that are suitable for school. We know that there are a range of options available on the market, but which vary in quality and type of materials, including hybrid and blended materials. To help clarify, trousers should be plain, black, smart and business-like in either a straight or flared style.
It is equally important to clarify further what is not appropriate:
- Jeans/ denim
- Leggings
- Jogging/ sports style
- Cropped
- Shiny/ leather look/ PVC, satin or leather
- Ribbed
- Belted or large buttons
- Linen
- Corduroy
- Skinny fit (drainpipe style)
- Combat
Appropriate styles
Summer Uniform
Guidance for Summer Uniform
The summer uniform is allowed when we start to see a significant rise in temperature. We will write to parents to confirm when it goes live.
Students should continue to wear their blazers, shirt and ties as normal in the summer months but with the following in mind:
- Students must come to school with their blazers each morning. Form Tutors will check students are wearing their blazers. They must be worn at the start of the day and during assemblies. We sometimes find that some students will wear a lightweight jacket as opposed to their blazer, this is not acceptable.
- In the summer months and on the days when it is particularly warm, students will naturally want to remove their blazers around school, on the corridors and in lessons. This is acceptable as long as they have their blazer with them. They must not be wearing a jacket instead of a blazer.
- On extremely hot days we will not expect students to bring blazers into school at all. We will communicate this with parents in the event of hot weather being forecast. We would also advise short sleeved shirts if possible. Ties must still be worn but top buttons can be loosened.
Unisex black, tailored shorts can be worn when we switch to Summer Uniform. These are available from our suppliers. Sports shorts, cargo shorts are not allowed.
Students will be allowed to wear the tailored shorts for school but must wear shoes and smart black, socks with the shorts.
For the Summer of 2026, we are currently working with our suppliers to source an appropriate type of skort or culotte that can be worn by the girls, should they choose, in the summer months.
Non-school uniform days
Please could all students and parents be aware that on non-uniform days our expectations regarding personal appearance, make-up/jewellery are the same as any ‘normal’ day. We want students to enjoy these days, however our expectations for these days are:
- No jewellery
- No make up
- No cropped tops
- Correct PE kit to be worn
Students must adhere to these basic expectations for all non-uniform days, for these days to continue.
General Points
- Brightly coloured T-shirts should not be worn underneath shirts.
- If wearing a coat with a hood, the hood must be down when inside the building or when outside in reasonable weather. In wet and cold weather hoods may be worn.
- Cosmetics and coloured nail polish should not be worn to school. This includes false nails.
- Extreme hairstyles in terms of colour and cut e.g. tramlines/patterns are not permitted. Braids must be the same colour as the hair and must be secured by bands of the same colour. Hair bands, bobbles or bows must be plain, black and a sensible size.** Additional guidance on acceptable hair bands, bobbles and bows is available by clicking here, (or as a PDF file). **
- Jewellery other than a wristwatch is not permitted.
- If badges are worn on blazers, they must be related to school eg achievement badges.
- Mobile phones must not be seen or heard during school hours. If seen or heard they will be confiscated. Airpods must not be worn inside the school gates. If seen, they will be confiscated along with the student’s phone. Students are permitted to use mobile phones at the end of the school day or before school, outside the school gate.
- If students wear incorrect footwear without an appropriate medical reason they will be isolated at break and lunchtimes.
Students who arrive at school not wearing the correct school uniform may be sent home to change.
