Sixth Form Dress Code
As senior members of the school community, Sixth Form students are expected to dress in a smart, casual, and respectful manner. Students have greater freedom in their choice of clothing, but should recognise that they are role models for younger students and represent the school throughout the day.
General Expectations
Clothing should be:
Clean, tidy, and in good condition.
Suitable for a working and academic environment.
Respectful and appropriate for a mixed-age school community.
Acceptable Clothing
Students may wear:
- T-shirts, polo shirts, plain or patterned tops.
- Shirts and blouses.
- Jumpers, cardigans, hoodies, and sweatshirts.
- Smart jeans (without rips or excessive distressing).
- Chinos, trousers, cords, or tailored shorts (during warm weather).
- Casual dresses and skirts of an appropriate length.
- Leggings when worn with a longer top or dress.
- Trainers, smart shoes, boots, or sandals with secure straps.
Clothing That Is Not Permitted
The following are not appropriate:
- Clothing with offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language or images.
- Clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, vaping, gambling, or illegal activities.
- Beachwear, swimwear, or sleepwear.
- Ripped or heavily distressed clothing that exposes underwear or excessive skin.
- Extremely short skirts, shorts, or crop tops that expose the midriff.
- Clothing that is excessively revealing or unsuitable for an educational setting.
- Jogging bottoms, track-suit bottoms or extra-baggy trousers
- Sliders, crocs, high-heels or flip-flops (except for medical reasons or authorised events).
- Hats (except when informed by the school of allowances being made for particular weather conditions)
Outerwear
Coats and jackets may be worn outside but should normally be removed during lessons unless permitted by staff. Hoods should remain down inside school buildings.
Identification
School-issued lanyards or ID badges must be worn and visible at all times while on the school site.
Special Requirements
For practical subjects such as Science, Physical Education, Art, or Design & Technology, students must wear any additional clothing or safety equipment required by their teachers.
Personal Appearance
Students may choose hairstyles, jewellery, and accessories that are appropriate for school and do not present a health and safety risk. Clothing and accessories should not disrupt learning.
Final Guidance
The Sixth Form Team reserves the right to determine whether clothing is appropriate for the school environment. Where concerns arise, students may be asked to change into alternative clothing or make adjustments before attending lessons.
The guiding principle is simple: dress for a place of learning and for the future workplace while enjoying the greater independence that comes with being a Sixth Form student