Uniform and Equipment List

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 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 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
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 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. Long hair should be fastened or tied back for practical activities. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either purple, black, white or navy.

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