Sixth Form Dress Code
Sixth Formers are required to dress smartly and be presentable at all times.
Uniform Rules and Expectations
- Skirts and dresses – the hem of the skirt/dress must not be higher than where the student’s fingertips reach when their arms are flat against their side. Skirts/dresses must not be made from a thin, stretch fabric (the fabric must be thick enough to not become translucent when stretched).
- Tailored shorts are allowed but the hem of the shorts must not be higher than where the student’s fingertips reach when their arms are flat against their side.
- Trousers – tailored suit trousers or navy, black, or neutral chinos are allowed.
- Tights should be plain in colour and pattern free – they should not be torn.
- Tops – no spaghetti straps allowed; necklines of tops should not be lower than the collar bone; suit shirts are allowed; smart, polo shirts are also allowed (no large logos), though they should be navy, black, or neutral in colour.
- Ties – optional but must be worn for school events, e.g. Open Evening.
- Blazers – must be worn for all assemblies and school events; smart jumpers/cardigans can be worn instead of a blazer at other times.
- Shoes – should be smart, closed-toe shoes or ankle boots (with a low heel for health and safety reasons); smart Chelsea boots are also allowed.
- No jeans, leggings, jeggings, hoodies, sweatshirts, or vests allowed.
- No denim allowed.
- No trainers, canvas shoes, platform boots or Dr Marten boots allowed.
Summer Term Uniform
- Chino shorts are allowed – they should be navy, black, or neutral in colour.
- Loafer shoes are allowed instead of suit shoes.
Other Important Information
- Sixth Form lanyard must be worn at all times.
- No facial or visible body piercings.
- Maximum of two piercings in the lower earlobe allowed plus one elsewhere in the ear.
- No visible tattoos.
- Hair dyed other than a completely natural colour is unacceptable, hairstyles should be appropriate for a smart office environment and must not be extreme in style or length. No extreme hair colours or hair styles.
- Midriffs are not to be exposed.
Sixth Form PE Kit
- Sixth Form PE kit must be black, grey, or navy in colour. PE kit is not just casual clothing – it should be sports clothing (e.g. sports leggings/shorts, sports tops), not cargo pants and a t-shirt.
- You are allowed to wear your PE kit to school for the day on the days you have PE lessons.
- Trainers should be sporting trainers (no canvas shoes allowed, e.g. converse, vans).
- Tops should not be cropped – no midriffs should be exposed.
- No jewellery should be worn for PE lessons.
Our aim is to establish a clear distinction between what is worn socially at weekends, and in the evenings, and what is worn during the working week. Remember that sixth formers set an example to the rest of the school. The judgement of the Head of Sixth Form in matters of interpretation of the Sixth Form dress code is final.
Students’ appearance will be monitored by their tutors; they will be reminded of our regulations and expected to conform. Where there is a problem, students will be issued with a behaviour point in accordance with the behaviour system.
