Uniform and Equipment

Coats are to be single colour and plain without patterns, logos or slogans. Tracksuit tops, hoodies, denim and leather coats are not permitted. Hoods should not be worn unless the weather warrants this.

No haircut, colour or accessory should be offensive, which we define as – a reasonable person in the school community would find disrespectful, insulting or hurtful to others. Examples would be a political symbol shaved into a haircut or a cut that becomes closely linked to an extreme affiliation. Beyond this, hair may be any colour or colours, style and cut. Hair accessories such as bows, bands or clips may be worn.

Year 7 and 8 – no makeup should be worn. Year 9 and up – modest, natural look makeup can be worn. In all years, any style of false eyelash may be worn

All nail colours and types of artificial nail can be worn. In all cases the length of the nail should only go to the end of the finger as a maximum. Nail embellishments should be flat to the nail.

Stud earrings only, of any number are permitted in the ear. Studs should be capable of being removed for PE or other occasions. Stretcher or flesh ring style ear piercings should be flat to the ear. Necklaces should be placed under the shirt. Rings and bracelets that can be removed for PE, DT or other lessons, may be worn.

Plain black belts may be worn if used for its functional purpose not for fashion and not visible below the top of the jumper when worn.

A single discrete stud may be worn in the nose if it can be removed for PE lessons or other occasions. As a result, timing of piercings should be planned for the long summer break only.

Footwear must be plain black, including soles, laces, eyelets and logos. Footwear can be shoes, boots, trainer style shoes or trainers. Canvas or deck style pumps may not be worn. Heels should be no more than 2cm and footwear should be fastened to the feet rather than loose slip-on styles.