Uniform and Equipment List

Attending school, dressed smartly in a school uniform, is the foundation of our high standards in all aspects of school life, supporting a positive work ethic and promoting good conduct and behaviour, in and around school.

Students in Years 7 – 11 are expected to wear the full school uniform from the uniform list below. When considering the PE kit, students should choose to wear the items from either PE Kit A or PE Kit B.

Uniform items can be purchased from: Stevensons, 131-135 Victoria Street, St Albans.

If you buy items from another shop, please check that you have exactly the same design and colour. If you are unsure whether a style or item will be acceptable, please ask before purchase. We thank parents/carers in advance for actively supporting our uniform expectations.

Student Uniform

Blazer
Purple, with badge from suppliers – compulsory for all pupils in Years 7 to 10 – to be worn all day in school and to and from school. Year 11 – Black standard school style, not fashion or fitted style

Tie
School design from suppliers worn at all times with a skirt or trousers.

Jumper (Optional)
Grey V-neck jumper with school trim from suppliers or plain black V-neck jumper. No hoodies, zip-ups, emblems or round neck jumpers.

Trousers
Plain black traditional school fabric trousers. Tight-fitting (skinny) school trousers, jean-style, flares, leggings, culottes, shorts or tracksuit bottoms are not acceptable.

Skirt
Plain black school skirt, which must be pleated. Elasticated (e.g. tube/bodycon), pencil or skater-style skirts are not acceptable. All skirts must be of an appropriate length.

Shirt
White school shirt with standard closed collar and top button.

Socks
Plain black ankle socks or black tights. No knee-length socks. It is not acceptable to wear socks or leg-warmers over tights.

Shoes
Plain black smart leather shoes with enclosed heel and toe, any laces should be black. Boots, trainers or trainer-style shoes (Including Air Force 1s), plimsolls, platform soles, or heeled shoes are not acceptable. Please seek advice before purchasing if unsure.

Coat
Coats should be plain, neutral styles. No suede, leather or denim jackets, fleeces or hooded tops.

Cyclists Only
A reflective band or jacket and a cycle helmet.

School Bag
Suitable for carrying equipment and/or books.

Physical Education Uniform

PE Kit A

• Black open collar polo sports shirt with school badge (from suppliers)
• Purple skort (from suppliers) or plain black game shorts
• Plain black tracksuit bottoms or sports leggings
• Plain black jumper with school badge (from suppliers) or plain black jumper without a hood
• Trainers (plimsolls and Converse-style shoes are not allowed)
• Football boots and shin pads
• Swimming: Plain black one-piece swimming costume
• Optional: Sports jacket with school logo (from suppliers)
• Optional: Purple football socks (from suppliers)

PE Kit B

• Black polo sports shirt with school badge (from suppliers) or Rugby shirt with school logo (from suppliers)
• Plain black game shorts
• Plain black tracksuit bottoms
• Plain black jumper with school badge (from suppliers) or plain black jumper without a hood
• Trainers (plimsolls and Converse-style shoes are not allowed)
• Football boots and shin pads
• Trainers (plimsolls and Converse-style shoes are not appropriate and not allowed)
• Swimming – Plain black swimming trunks or swimming shorts with lining
• Optional: Sports jacket with school logo (from suppliers)
• Optional: Purple football socks (from suppliers)
• Optional: Mouth guard (advisable for some activities)

Additional Guidance

School uniform should be worn correctly at all times, both in and out of school. Shirts should be tucked in, top buttons done up, and ties worn correctly. We strongly advise that all articles, including bags, be clearly marked with the student’s name. If an incorrect uniform is worn, students will be given something from our uniform store to wear for the day.

Jewellery

Students may wear a watch and one small stud earring in each ear. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons. No facial piercings or piercings elsewhere (e.g. nose, tongue or eyebrow) are permitted. If a student chooses to have such a piercing, then this must be planned with sufficient time so that it can be removed before coming into school. Students are not permitted to cover piercings with plasters.

Make-up

We would prefer students not to wear make-up, but discreet and natural facial make-up is allowed. However, false eyelashes (of any type), lipstick, lip-gloss and coloured nail varnish (including false/acrylic nails), vibrant make-up, e.g. intense make-up, are not acceptable. Students will be required to remove make-up that is not discreet.

Hair

Hair must be appropriate for a smart office environment. We realise that this can be interpreted differently according to culture and ethnicity, and are happy to accept and value all kinds of smart as long as these are consistent with the Headteacher’s final judgement. We follow the Halo Code. If worn short, hair may have a gradual fade but should not be stepped. If short hair is worn the same length all over, it may be no shorter than grade 2. Hair should be of a natural colour. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or the eyebrows. For practical activities, long hair should be fastened or tied back. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either purple, black, white or navy.

• black or blue pens for writing (plus spares)
• pencils
• rubber
• sharpener
• ruler
• highlighters
• colouring pencils
• glue stick

Students will also need a mathematics set and a scientific calculator for relevant lessons, and they should carry a reading book for independent or designated reading time. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. They may also need to provide a padlock for their locker.