We have included details about our school uniform and also information directly from Stevensons who are suppliers of certain items. Please look at the Townsend sheet first so you know what items can be purchased anywhere and what needs to be purchased from Stevensons. Please be aware Stevensons are running an appointment system, so do look closely at their information with regards to purchasing uniform from these suppliers. We do have a number of donated items of uniform in good condition that can be purchased from the school at a reduced cost that will be available towards the end of this term. More information will be available about this soon.
Girls Uniform
| Blazer | Purple, with badge from suppliers – compulsory for all pupils Years 7 – 10, to be worn to and from school daily. Year 11 – Black standard School style, not fashion style. From named suppliers only. Please ask us before buying! |
| Tie | School design from suppliers worn with trousers or with skirts when blouse is buttoned to neck. |
| Jumper (Optional) | (optional) V-necked, grey with school trim, from suppliers. |
| Skirt | Skirts should be GREY pleated, drop pleated or straight (Straight skirts may only be purchased from Stevensons). No elasticated, tube/bodycon skirts will be accepted. All skirts MUST BE of an appropriate length. Where a skirt is deemed too short or of an inappropriate style, the student will be asked to address this for the following day. Where there is persistent wearing of non-uniform attire a student will be given correct uniform to wear and parents/carers will be contacted. Black skirts are not allowed. |
| Blouse | White, buttoning at neck with tie (compulsory if trousers are worn) or 2-way collar, without tie and worn with a skirt. |
| Socks | White ankle/knee socks or plain grey/black ankle socks with trousers. Black or beige tights may be worn with a skirt. |
| Shoes | Plain black shoes – sensible style. Training shoes/ plimsolls/ any shoe resembling a trainer and boots are not permitted. Converse and Vans are not acceptable, neither are Nike Air force type shoes/trainers. |
| Trousers | Black, plain design with a straight leg cut. ‘Denim’ style trousers/ trousers with back pockets that resemble black/grey jeans are not permitted, neither are black leggings/jeggings or drainpipe trousers. |
| Coat | Plain black or navy blue colour without excessive coloured trim or motif
Suede, leather, light coloured coats, denim jackets, fleeces or hooded tops are NOT allowed |
| Scarf (optional) | (Optional) School design from suppliers, or plain black or navy blue colour |
| Cyclists only: | A reflective band or jacket and a cycle helmet (compulsory). |
| Apron | (All purpose) Navy, from school suppliers or school shop for Design & Technology and Science. Food Technology PVC fire retardant – available from school |
| School Bag/rucksack | Suitable for carrying equipment and/or books. Please ensure a bag (black/navy) of good design to protect pupils from back injury and big enough to hold an A4 size book/folder. Fashion ‘hand bags’, are not suitable for school. |
| Physical Education uniform |
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Boys Uniform
| Blazer | Purple, with badge from suppliers – compulsory for all pupils in Years 7 to 10 – to be worn to and from school daily.
Year 11 – Black standard School style, not fashion style. From named suppliers only. Please ask us before buying! |
| Tie | School design from suppliers |
| Jumper (Optional) | (Optional) V-necked, grey with school trim, from suppliers |
| Socks | Plain grey/black ankle socks with trousers |
| Shoes | Plain black shoes sensible style (no toe-caps). Training shoes/black plimsolls or any shoe resembling a training shoe and boots are not permitted. Converse and Vans are not acceptable, neither are Nike Air force type shoes/trainers. |
| Trousers | Black, plain design with a straight leg cut.(If you are unsure as to an acceptable style, please ask us before purchase) Shorts are not permitted |
| Shirt | White, with collar and long sleeves, short sleeves may be worn in the summer |
| Coat | Plain black or navy blue colour without excessive coloured trim or motif
Suede, leather, light coloured coats, denim jackets, fleeces and hooded tops are NOT allowed |
| Scarf (optional) | (Optional) School design from suppliers, or plain black or navy blue colour |
| Cyclists only: | A reflective band or jacket and a cycle helmet (compulsory) |
| Apron (Food Technology) | (All purpose) Navy, from school suppliers or school shop for Design & Technology and Science. Food Technology PVC fire retardant – available from school |
| School Bag/rucksack | Suitable for carrying equipment and/or books. Please ensure a bag (black/navy) of good design to protect pupils from back injury and big enough to hold an A4 size book/folder. Fashion ‘hand bags’, are not suitable for school. |
| Physical Education uniform |
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Additional Guidance
All clothing and equipment should be clearly and indelibly marked with the student’s full name. Make-up is not allowed. A watch and one pair of small stud earrings (one in each ear) are permitted. Nose studs and other body jewellery are not allowed. Markings or symbols which have been cut into the hair or eyebrows; extreme hairstyles, shaved heads or unnatural hair colours are not allowed. Any haircut or style deemed by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher to be unacceptable will not be permitted.
Stevensons
- To keep customers safe during this time, Stevensons stores are operating on an appointment only basis, and will need to be booked online for an in-store fitting. The allocate appointment window for Townsend School is Monday 10th August: Sunday 16th August – Townsend Church of England School – Appointments now live!
- Online orders must be placed by 17th July for new starters
- Stevensons Uniform Price List – Townsend CE School, St. Albans
- Stevensons Website –Website: https://www.stevensons.co.uk/Schools/townsend-ce-school-st-albans/25
- Stevensons Address – 131 – 135 Victoria Street, St Albans