Townsend Church of England School
Uniform and Equipment List 2023 – 2024
At Townsend Church of England School we believe that wearing a smart uniform underpins our school identity and strengthens our feeling of community. Attending school, dressed smartly in 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 full school uniform from the uniform list below. When considering 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 equipment
Students are expected to be fully equipped for their learning.
The equipment list can be found here: Student equipment
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) | (Optional) Grey V-neck jumper with school trim from suppliers or plain black V-neck jumper. No hoodies, zip up, 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
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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 | Plain black or navy blue colour without excessive coloured trim or motif.
Suede, leather, light coloured coats, denim jackets or fleeces or hooded tops NOT allowed. |
| 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 games 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 games 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)
- Football boots and shin pads
- 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, are clearly marked with the student’s name. If 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.
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 makeup that is not discreet.
Hairstyle and fastenings
Markings or symbols which have been cut into the hair or eyebrows, extreme hairstyles, shaved heads or unnatural hair colours (e.g. pink and blue) are not acceptable. Any haircut or style deemed by the Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher to be unacceptable will not be permitted. Students may wear plain, functional and safe hair accessories. Long hair must be tied up when health and safety is a consideration, e.g. science, PE, technology and other occasions.
Student equipment
Students should have the following equipment with them at all times:
- pencil case
- black, blue and red pens
- pencils
- pencil sharpener
- rubber
- ruler
- glue stick
- colouring pencils
- scientific calculator
- highlighters
- maths set
- bottle of water
- reading book