Parent Guidance
The Radclyffe School uniform is currently available from the following suppliers. They have dedicated pages on the their website, accessible on the links below, which contain uniform approved by The Radclyffe School.
Address: Unit 15, Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH Tel: 0161 620 0237 Email: info@debonairschoolwearoldham.co.uk
Address: 27 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1XS Tel: 0161 627 0417
Address: 43 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH Tel: 0161 971 7754 email: akifstylesuk@gmail.com
Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists
Address: 27 Union St, Oldham OL1 1XS Tel: 0161 627 0417
Items of uniform that include the school emblem or have a specific school style (such as the school pullover) should be purchased from the approved uniform suppliers specified above to ensure they are compliant with our uniform policy (see below). Generic items of school uniform such as white school shirts and socks can be purchased from any retail store/supermarket that sells school uniform.
The Radclyffe School Clip-On Tie can also be purchased direct from school on ParentPay for £3.90.
We insist that school uniform is worn by all students during school hours, whilst travelling to and from school and on all other occasions. The school uniform approved by the School Governors is:
Girls Uniform
Black school blazer with The Radclyffe School badge.
Black school skirt with The Radclyffe School emblem or Black school tailored trousers with The Radclyffe School emblem.
Plain white shirt or blouse, that has a collar suitable for wearing a tie, tucked inside skirt/trousers.
Black and red striped school tie at KS3. Black, red & white striped tie at KS4.
Black V neck pullover with red stripe around the neck. This may be worn under the blazer but not instead of it.
A plain, black headscarf may be worn.
Plain black, grey or white socks or black/flesh coloured tights.
Low heeled PLAIN black shoes (internal heel below 2 inches). Shoes with coloured soles or markings, sandals, canvas shoes, trainers or shoes with sports logos are not acceptable. Footwear extending above the ankle is only acceptable for journeys to and from school in bad weather. Students must change into approved footwear in the school buildings. If any student attends school wearing the incorrect footwear they will be provided with plain, black regulation school plimsolls to wear during the day.
Please click here to download a brochure of recommended suitable school shoes.
Boys Uniform
Black school blazer with with The Radclyffe School badge.
Black school tailored trousers with The Radclyffe School emblem.
Plain white shirt, that has a collar suitable for wearing a tie, tucked inside trousers.
Black and red striped school tie at KS3. Black, red & white striped tie at KS4.
Black V neck pullover with red stripe around the neck. This may be worn under the blazer but not instead of it.
Plain black, grey or white socks.
Low heeled PLAIN black shoes (internal heel below 2 inches). Shoes with coloured soles or markings, sandals, canvas shoes, trainers or shoes with sports logos are not acceptable. Footwear extending above the ankle is only acceptable for journeys to and from school in bad weather. Students must change into approved footwear in the school buildings.
A school bag is essential and students are to bring one to school each day.
Please click here to download a brochure of recommended suitable school shoes.
Girls’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School red polo shirt.
Plain black shorts
Black tracksuit bottoms or
Plain black sports legging
Plain black sports socks.
Training shoes.
Optional Girls’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School black sweat top for outdoor PE only (optional).
The Radclyffe School black tracksuit top (optional).
Boys’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School red T-shirt.
Plain black shorts.
Plain black sports socks/football socks.
Training shoes and football boots for football/rugby.
Trainers must be worn in all sports halls.
Plain Black tracksuits bottoms (in cold weather).
Optional Boys’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School black sweat top for outdoor PE only (optional).
The Radclyffe School black tracksuit top (optional).
School Bags
A school bag is essential and all students are expected to bring one to school each day.
Uniform Socks
In order to maintain a high standard of uniform the socks shown below are NOT ALLOWED to be worn in school. Students in incorrect socks will be sent home to change into the correct uniform.
Uniform Trousers
In order to maintain a high standard of uniform the trousers shown belwo are NOT ALLOWED to be worn in school. Students in incorrect trousers will be sent home to change into the correct uniform.
Hair and Make Up
Make up, including false lashes, is not to be worn in school or to and from school. Nail polish and acrylic nails are not permitted.
Hair should be kept to a reasonable length. Exaggerated styles and colours will not be permitted e.g. shaved heads, shaved patterns or colours that are not natural hair colours. A plain black headscarf may be worn.
We would also like you to know that:
Mobile telephones, airpods and other electronic equipment are not allowed in school and if seen or heard will be confiscated.
Aerosol deodorants and aerosol fragrances are not permitted.
Zipped and pullover hoodies, cardigans, football shirts, denim or leather jackets/coats are not allowed. If seen these items will be confiscated. If in any doubt, please click here to see some examples of hoodies that are not allowed in school.
An inexpensive wrist watch is the only item of jewellery allowed. Any piercings eg – Ear-rings, nose studs, chains, bracelets and rings are not allowed and if worn by students will be confiscated.
Make up, including false lashes, is not to be worn in school or to and from school.
Hair should be kept to a reasonable length. Exaggerated styles and colours will not be permitted e.g. shaved patterns or colours that are not natural hair colours.
Nail polish and acrylic nails are not permitted.
Students should not bring into school any items that may be a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others, e.g. laser pens, e-cigarettes, vape pens, knives or imitation guns. If students are found in possession of a dangerous item they risk exclusion.
SHOES WITH COLOURED SOLES, MARKINGS, SANDALS, TRAINERS OR CANVAS SHOES (INCLUDING PUMPS) ARE NOT ALLOWED. If any student attends school wearing incorrect footwear they will be provided with plain, black regulation school plimsolls to wear during the day.
Please note that all confiscated items are available at the school office to the student following our graduated response:
1st – end of the same day
2nd – 24 hours
3rd – 1 week & parental meeting