Sixth Form Dress Code

The expected dress code for the Sixth Form is ‘smart business wear’.

  • Sixth Form students are regarded as role models for pupils lower down the school and standards of dress are an important part of the culture of the Sixth Form.
  • Dressing smartly can have a positive effect on attitude to work.  The Sixth Form is a place for working hard and, as such, your appearance should reflect that.

The dress code is not optional and should be adhered to by all Sixth Formers when they are on site.  If students need to seek guidance about any aspect of the Dress Code they should speak to their tutor.

We respect students’ right to wear clothing that is specific to their religious faith.  We request written notification from a parent/guardian with regard to this.

Students who fail to adhere to the dress code will be sent home to change.

Please see below for what students should wear to Sixth Form.

Male

All clothing should be suitable for a professional working environment and should consist of the following items:

  • Formal school / office shoes or boots. (Trainers are not allowed)
  • Smart suit style trousers. (Jeans are not allowed)
  • Smart shirt or polo-shirt with collar. (T-shirts are not allowed)
  • Jumper / cardigan / suit jacket optional depending on weather.
  • Ties are optional.

Female

All clothing should be suitable for a professional working environment and should consist of the following items:

  • Formal school / office shoes or boots with flat or mid-heels. (Trainers are not allowed)
  • A smart skirt that is no shorter than mid-thigh or smart suit style trousers. (Jeans are not allowed)
  • Smart dress or tunic style top that is no shorter than mid-thigh.
  • Shirt / blouse / top that covers shoulders. (T-shirts, crop / strappy tops are not allowed)
  • Jumper / cardigan / suit jacket is optional depending on weather.

All

  • Any item not listed in the dress codes above is not acceptable. Hence:
    • No sportswear or shorts.
    • No denim or ripped / studded item of clothing is acceptable, including denim jackets.
  • Along with members of staff, Sixth Formers must wear identification lanyards at all times when they are on site. This is to secure the safety of all students on the school site.
  • Extreme hair styles should be avoided, including shaved heads or shaved patterns and hair dyed a non-natural colour.
  • Caps are not allowed anywhere on site.
  • Outside coats are not to be worn in lessons, independent study or tutor time.
  • For some practical subjects, such as PE or Dance, staff may wish for different clothes to be worn. This is at their discretion. The dress code should be applied immediately before and after that lesson.
  • Pierced ear lobes are acceptable, but ear spacers and multiple piercings around the ear are not. Earrings should be suitable to business dress and limited to two per ear. Clear plastic sleepers may be worn where a student has a number of other piercings.