Uniform

The school uniform is available to order online through our suppliers Schoolwear Solutions, the Morleys store in Chilwell or Academy School Uniforms. All pupils must be in school uniform from Years 7 – 11 inclusive.

• Blazer with school logo - Plain black with school logo.  Sleeves must not be rolled up.
• Tie - Black & Gold (clip on)
• Trousers - Plain black tailored (suit type)
  • Must not be rolled up/must cover ankles.
  •  (jeans, cords, chinos, tracksuits, leggings, jeggings and other fashion style trousers are not permitted)
• Skirt – knee length (if worn).  Pleated, plain black with school logo
• Shorts - knee length and tailored (during summer term only).
• Shirt/Blouse – Formal plain white long or short sleeved with top button to wear with the school tie.
• Pullover with school logo (if worn) - V-neck, plain black
• Shoes - Plain black leather school – no boots/trainers/logos
• Socks - Plain white or black
• Belt (if worn)- Plain black
• Coat (if worn) - Plain black – No large logos (coats with discreet reflector strips will be allowed). Hoodies are not permitted in school.
• Hijab - Black or white
• Black Kamiz with school logo
• Durag - Black or White

Please ensure your child has appropriate PE uniform for outdoor PE lessons by observing to the uniform policy below. Pupils will be outside for PE lessons for around 80% of the school year through all types of weather.

Please note: Footwear needs to be ‘fit for purpose’ therefore training shoes with good support, protection and traction NOT CANVAS PLIMSOLLS, should be provided.      

Optional: Track suits are only to be worn for outside activities during November to April.  Exceptions to this rule are made for religious and medical reasons.

Health & Safety

Recommended: gum shield for Hockey and Rugby

The school takes great pride in the appearance of its pupils and in the co-operation of parents on this matter.  We all need to work together to maintain our high standards.  This is extremely important to the general discipline and tone of the school.  Fashion items are not part of the school uniform e.g. short skirts, tight hipster trousers, jeans, cords, leggings or tracksuit trousers, jeggings, short trousers which do not cover ankles or fitted fashion shirts.  The overriding factor in our choice is that pupils should wear safe, practical clothing which reflects a smart, dignified appearance.

Jewellery

For health and safety reasons NO jewellery may be worn.  If a pupil wears jewellery it will be confiscated and returned to parents who may come into school to collect it.  Alternatively pupils can collect their property at the end of the last day of each half term.  In order to comply with our policy, if a pupil wishes to have their ears pierced this must not be done during regular term time. We would expect this to be done at the beginning of the long summer holiday so that the wound has sufficient time to heal.  Plasters may NOT be worn to protect earrings or any other piercing.  Thank you for your co-operation.

Hair, Make-up and Nail Polish

Pupils are expected to ensure that their hair is well groomed and of natural colour (no streaked hair or tips).  For health and safety reasons make-up, nail polish, false nails or excessive hair accessories are not permitted. No extreme hair styles i.e. Mohicans or patterns cut into hair.  Please check with school if you need clarification or require advice. Pupils who breach the uniform rules will be required to rectify the situation immediately and complete a uniform detention on the same day.  Pupils not in the correct uniform may need to spend time in our Internal Exclusion Room rather than be in general circulation around the school.

Shoes and headwear

During cold weather, plain black woollen hats (not caps) may be worn outside the school buildings. Scarves and gloves may be worn but must be removed with coats.

• Turbans must be plain black.
• Black or white hijabs may be worn
• Black or White Durags are permitted.

Plain black sensible, robust shoes are needed at all times for school wear and, because of accident risk on the large number of stairs in the school, trainers, shoes without backs, or with very high heels and boots will not be permitted.  Trainers should only be used for PE lessons.

In icy weather we accept that pupils may need to wear boots on the way to school, however, pupils must change into their normal school shoes on arrival.

Valuables

Valuables must not be brought into school – this includes electronic devices, mobile phones or internet enabled watches.  If pupils have an emergency one-off situation where a mobile phone is required they must speak in advance to their Head of Year.

If a pupil brings a mobile phone into school without prior consent, it will be confiscated and returned in person only to the parent/carer who will need to come into school to collect it. Pupils found with a mobile phone in their possession in school will immediately receive a C3 detention.

Regular random bag searches are conducted by the Senior Leadership Team and key pastoral staff to ensure the school rules regarding valuables and mobile phones are stringently adhered to.