Sixth Form Attire

Students should dress in a way that is appropiate to a professional working environment. There is no specific uniform in sixth form, but our dress code is more formal than casual clothes. By complying with this code Sixth Form students set an excellent example to the rest of the school.

Students are expected to wear one of the following:

  • Suit jacket/blazer jacket with shirt, tie and trousers
  • Smart dress with optional jacket/blazer
  • Smart blouse with optional jacket/blazer, smart trousers/skirts

Jackets

  • Should be a suit or blazer/jacket
  • A plain jacket (suit material)

Jumpers / cardigans

  • Can be V-neck or round neck
  • Should fit under a jacket

Trousers

  • Full length, reaching the ankle - trousers should not be too tight and not made of jeans material
  • Trousers should be plain coloured (floral or patterned are permitted)
  • Leggings are not permitted
  • Trousers should be plain coloured
  • Shorts are not permitted

Skirts

  • Not above the knee
  • No maxi skirts to be worn
  • Skirts should not be too tight e.g. bodycon

Dresses

  • Not above the knee
  • Dresses should not be too tight e.g. bodycon
  • Dresses should not be revealing or see-through

Blouses

  • Should not be low cut or see-through
  • Shoulders not exposed 
  • No Strappy Tops
  • Should cover the stomach
  • T-shirts are not permitted

 

Shirts

  • Should be worn collar and tie, top buttons should be up

Footwear

  • Smart shoes, no trainers
  • High heels are permitted but should be no more than one inch and not stilettos
  • Shoes can be any colour
  • Smart ankle boots are allowed
  • Knee-high boots are not allowed

Accessories

  • Scarves are allowed, but no hats
  • No extreme hairstyle
  • Plain tights

No facial piercings except:

  • Earrings (no more than two per ear)
  • If in doubt, decide whether you would wear the items you are considering for school for a formal interview and/or ask a member of staff (before you wear any new items!)

Sanctions for Violations of Dress Code:

  • First offence - Uniform Violation recorded
  • Second offence - Unifrom Violation recorded and email home
  • Third offence - Uniform Violation recorded, Head of Sixth Form detention (Friday lunchtime) and letter home

(Based on accumulation of a Unifrom Violations within a half term.)

 

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